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Arsonist in boat? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lighter

This clue is a double definition.

'arsonist' is the first definition.

'boat' is the second definition.
(I know that lighter is a type of boat)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lighter that I've seen before include "carrying less weight" , "Substitute for match" , "The girl (anag.)" , "Barge; igniter" , "Canal boat with a flat bottom" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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