Base metal American soldier used up making torch (6)

21D — Base metal American soldier used up making torch (6) — IGNITE

• Definition
  Definition found: 'making torch' — The closing words mean to set alight. Show hint
• Indicator
  Indicator found: 'used up' Show hint
• Operation
  'used up' signals a reversal operation
• Fodder
  Fodder: 'Base metal American soldier'
• Abbreviation
  Abbreviations spotted: 'Base' → E Show hint
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'metal' → TIN Show hint
• Abbreviation
  Abbreviations spotted: 'American soldier' → GI Show hint
• Assembly
  E + TIN + GI > ETINGI = IGNITE

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