What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pile of wood by heat-resistant glassware (5)" mean?

The definition is "heat-resistant glassware". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PYRE (synonym="Pile") + X (abbreviation="by") = PYREX; definition: "heat-resistant glassware" The answer is PYREX.

Pile of wood by heat-resistant glassware (5)

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