What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suffering pins and needles by the fire (7)" mean?

The definition is "Suffering pins and needles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AT (synonym of "by") + INGLE (synonym of "fire"); definition: "Suffering pins and needles" The answer is ATINGLE.

Suffering pins and needles by the fire (7)

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