Runs out of lighters (6)

I believe the answer is:

spills

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'runs out' is the definition.
('spill' can be a synonym of 'run out')

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(Other definitions for spills that I've seen before include "Causes liquid to flow out" , "Pieces of rolled paper used to light a fire" , "Pieces of rolled paper used to light fires" .)

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

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