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In impenetrable darkness, given a little light? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

led

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'a little light?' is the definition.
'led' can be an answer for 'light?' (light-emitting diode). I am unsure of the 'a little' bit.

'in impenetrable darkness given' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LED' is hidden within 'impenetrable darkness given'.

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(Other definitions for led that I've seen before include "Something emitting light" , "had the edge" , "induced to" , "sort of light" , "Paved the way" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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