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Litter found after a match? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

confetti

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'litter' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for confetti that I've seen before include "Small pieces of coloured paper" , "Celebratory paper at wedding" , "Pieces of coloured paper thrown at weddings" , "Scraps of coloured paper thrown in celebration" , "Bits thrown over a newly married couple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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