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Very exciting game seen in the garden (3-3,5)

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I believe the answer is:

red-hot poker

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(Other definitions for red-hot poker that I've seen before include "Flower (found in the grate?)" , "Flower (just out of the fire?)" , "Garden plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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