Fatty substance used to make candles and soap (6)

I believe the answer is:

tallow

(Other definitions for tallow that I've seen before include "Fatty animal substance in soap making" , "Candle ingredient" , "Fat used in candles/soaps" , "Outstanding entertainer" , "Animal fat used in candles, soap etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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