Prepared to fire Crossword Clue

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Prepared to fire Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

PREPARED (adjective)
1. having made preparations
2. equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources
FIRE (verb)
1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
2. provide with fuel
FIRE (noun)
1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
2. feelings of great warmth and intensity

Hint 2: Anagram

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AMIDE

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