Tripod placed over a fire for a pot to stand on (6)

I believe the answer is:

trivet

(Other definitions for trivet that I've seen before include "Stand for hot vessel" , "That's right!" , "Teapot stand, proverbially right" , "Metal stand, proverbially right" , "Stand for hot pot or dish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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