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Rising temperature followed rising flame (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

revolt

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'rising temperature followed rising flame' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'rising temperature followed rising flame' is the wordplay.
'rising temperature' becomes 't' (abbreviation. I am not sure about the 'rising' bit.).
'followed' says to put letters next to each other.
'rising' says the letters should be written in reverse (going up in a down clue).
'flame' becomes 'lover' (I've seen this in another clue).
'lover' written backwards gives 'revol'.
't' after 'revol' is 'REVOLT'.

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(Other definitions for revolt that I've seen before include "Uprising, insurrection" , "Actively seek independence" , "Rebel; rebellion" , "Rebel or disgust" , "Upset" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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