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Sailor's lounge on fire (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ablaze

'on fire' is the definition.
('ablaze' can be a synonym of 'on fire')

'sailor's lounge' is the wordplay.
'sailor' becomes 'ab' (abbreviation for able seaman).
'lounge' becomes 'laze' (I've seen this before).
'ab'+'laze'='ABLAZE'

(Other definitions for ablaze that I've seen before include "filled with anger" , "Burning fiercely" , "Fiery" , "Well-lit" , "being toasted?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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