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Light support (4)

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lamppost

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'light support' is the definition.
'lamppost' can be an answer for 'support' (lamppost is a kind of support). I'm unsure of the 'light' bit.

'light support' is the wordplay.
'light' becomes 'lamp' (lamp is a kind of light).
'support' becomes 'post' (post is a kind of support).
'lamp'+'post'='LAMPPOST'

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(Other definitions for lamppost that I've seen before include "Street feature" , "Street light supporter" , "Support for public illumination" , "Enlightenment can be obtained from this" , "Pole, light-headed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Times and The Sunday Times.
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