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Answer for the clue "Possible source of firing put poacher off ", 10 letters:
touchpaper

Word definitions for touchpaper in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Touchpaper or touch-paper is a slow-burning paper fuse treated with solution of potassium nitrate or saltpetre used for lighting flammable or explosive devices such as fireworks. Touchpaper may also refer to: Touchpaper Television, part of RDF Media Group ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of touch-paper English)

Usage examples of touchpaper.

An aide put his cigarette to the touchpaper of a signal rocket and stepped back.