What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fire cosy when getting up, and attractive (7)" mean?

The definition is "Fire". The wordplay uses a reversal. SNUG (reversal="cosy") + HOT (synonym="slang for attractive") = GUNSHOT; definition: "Fire" The answer is GUNSHOT.

Fire cosy when getting up, and attractive (7)

Independent Cryptic #11766 | 7 Down | 2024-06-26 flower

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