Flashing beam of light (6)

I believe the answer is:

strobe

(Other definitions for strobe that I've seen before include "Flashing, very bright beam" , "Sister to Hansel" , "Flasher" , "something flashy" , "Flashing lamp" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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