Wood for starting a fire (8)

I believe the answer is:

kindling

(Other definitions for kindling that I've seen before include "Material for starting fires" , "Tiny bits of wood for the fire" , "Fire-lighting material" , "Twigs for lighting fires" , "Tinder" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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