Wax taper (6)

I believe the answer is:

candle

(Other definitions for candle that I've seen before include "Symbol of hope" , "Waxy light source" , "Old form of illumination" , "Means of illumination" , "Wax or tallow light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Telegraph.

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