What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wooden, like roof of house (3)" mean?

The definition is "Wooden". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. AS (synonym of "like") + H (first letter of "house") [first letter: "roof"]; definition: "Wooden," The answer is ASH.

Wooden, like roof of house (3)

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