Cryptic crossword clue
Matches possibly made if three girls go wild 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word FIRELIGHTERS

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does FIRELIGHTERS mean?

FIRELIGHTERS noun
  1. Small block of flammable substance, typically sawdust and wax combined, used to light fires.

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