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Put out, as a flame (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

douse

'put out as a flame' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for douse that I've seen before include "Drench with liquid" , "Drench with water" , "Put out (flame)" , "duck in water" , "Extinguish (a fire)" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times and the LA Times.
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