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Crime writer — one with wicked output (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chandler

I believe this is a double definition.

'crime writer' is the first definition.
(Raymond Chandler was a crime novelist)

'one with wicked output' is the second definition.
(someone who makes candles - things with wicks)

(Other definitions for chandler that I've seen before include "supplying the goods in marine setting?" , "Supplier of ships' equipment" , "Dealer in ship's equipment" , "Retail dealer in provisions and supplies, for ships say" , "Raymond ..., British-American detective fiction writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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