What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaves with a bit of kindling wood (4)" mean?

The definition is "wood". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. TEA (synonym of "Leaves") + K (first letter of "kindling") [first letter: "bit of"]; definition: "wood" The answer is TEAK.

Leaves with a bit of kindling wood (4)

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