Gleam unsteadily, flicker (7)

I believe the answer is:

shimmer

(Other definitions for shimmer that I've seen before include "Gleam tremulously" , "glow" , "Glisten (on water?)" , "Twinkle" , "Shine tremulously" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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