Something left by the fireplace (5)
I believe the answer is:
ingle
'fireplace' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'something left by' is the wordplay.
'INGLE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ingle that I've seen before include "A fireside nook - get leg in" , "Type of fireplace" , "Fire - fireplace" , "Fireplace and Irish Times writer" , "warm part of house" .)