The term USE A POKER can be broken down into two crossword solutions: STIR (4 letters) and STOKE (5 letters). STIR is an action verb meaning to move something around in a circular motion, often with a spoon or other utensil. It is commonly used in cooking to mix ingredients together. STOKE is also an action verb, meaning to add fuel to a fire in order to keep it burning. This is usually done by adding more wood or coal to the fire. Both of these terms are related to the phrase USE A POKER, as a poker is a metal rod used to STIR a fire and STOKE it.