Crossword Genius

In jungle, a match gives little light (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gleam

'little light' is the definition.
(small source of light)

'in jungle a match' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'GLEAM' is hidden in the letters of 'jungle a match'.

'gives' is the link.

(Other definitions for gleam that I've seen before include "Brief show of soft light" , "Glow of light" , "Faint light; (quality) shine (in eyes)" , "Glint" , "Brightness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app