What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deduce number in conflagration (7)" mean?

The definition is "conflagration". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INFER (synonym="Deduce") + NO (abbreviation="number") = INFERNO; definition: "conflagration" The answer is INFERNO.

Deduce number in conflagration (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17589 | 10 Across | 2025-04-03 flower

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