Got the fire started, with a matchstick Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. set afire or burning
2. provided with artificial light
(noun)
1. the humanistic study of a body of literature

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MATCHSTICK (noun)
1. a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
FIRE (verb)
1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
2. provide with fuel
FIRE (noun)
1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
2. feelings of great warmth and intensity

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14. Candy ___ (red and white Christmas treat)

15. Cul-de-___ (street's dead end)

16. Of sound mind

17. Ice hockey equipment

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26. Barely passing grade

28. Pen name?

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36. Saucer's companion

37. Opposite of "passive"

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42. World War II President: Abbr.

44. X-___ large

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