A wax-coated wick used to convey a flame (5)
I believe the answer is:
taper
(Other definitions for taper that I've seen before include "See the light" , "person making recording" , "Tail off; a spill" , "Fall off" , "Get to the point" .)
I believe the answer is:
taper
(Other definitions for taper that I've seen before include "See the light" , "person making recording" , "Tail off; a spill" , "Fall off" , "Get to the point" .)