Bullet which leaves a visible trail (6)

I believe the answer is:

tracer

(Other definitions for tracer that I've seen before include "beast to tow" , "trail of light" , "One finding" , "Type of bullet or shell" , "Kind of bullet that leaves trail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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