Stirring game by the fire? (5)

I believe the answer is:

poker

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'stirring game' is the definition.
'poker' can be an answer for 'game' (poker is a kind of game). I'm not certain of the 'stirring' bit.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for poker that I've seen before include "A game for the fireplace implement" , "Fire iron and card game" , "Rod liable to become heated" , "Popular gambling game with much bluffing" , "Stiff rod; card game" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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