Answer: kindled

AnswerCrossword Clue
KINDLEDTook fire.
KINDLEDSet fire to.
KINDLEDIgnited
KINDLEDUsed tinder
KINDLEDLit class was first (7)
kindledto begin to burn
kindledto excite
kindledto set fire to
kindledKINDLE, to cause to burn