Hit, as the lights (5)

I believe the answer is:

flick

(Other definitions for flick that I've seen before include "Quick, light movement" , "Picture" , "Cinema film" , "Push with the finger - film" , "Light stroke" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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