Dickens character preparing to light up? (5)

I believe the answer is:

fagin

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'dickens character' is the definition.
(character in Oliver Twist)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for fagin that I've seen before include "Thief" , "Oliver Twist villain" , "Gang leader (Oliver Twist)" , "Gang-leader" , "Dickensian villain" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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