He gives us a beam (3)

I believe the answer is:

ray

I believe this is a double definition.

'he' is the first definition.

'a beam' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'gives us' is the link.

(Other definitions for ray that I've seen before include "Beam - skate" , "A bright beam or flat fish" , "Beam or flatfish" , "Lindwall" , "Gleam" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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