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Could it make the parker see the light? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clamp

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'could it make the parker' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'see the light?' is the wordplay.
'see' becomes 'c' (the word for the letter, according to Chambers).
'the light?' becomes 'lamp' (lamp is a kind of light**).
'c'+'lamp'='CLAMP'

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(Other definitions for clamp that I've seen before include "Strong fastener" , "Of car, render immobile for parking offence" , "Secure - store for potatoes" , "squeeze" , "Heap of potatoes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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