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Run out for a lighter (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spill

This clue is a double definition.

'run out' is the first definition.
(I know that run out can be written as spill)

'for a lighter' is the second definition.
(strip of wood for lighting a candle)

(Other definitions for spill that I've seen before include "Accidentally cause to overflow" , "Waste from container" , "Thin piece of wood or rolled paper to light a fire" , "Upset; brim over" , "Taper; slop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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