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Possibly bent, as a candle might be said to be (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wicked

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'possibly bent' is the first definition.
(bent can mean corrupt)

'as a candle might be said to be' is the second definition.
(a candle has a wick)

(Other definitions for wicked that I've seen before include "Morally bad or wrong" , "very likely to cause harm" , "[SMASHING, COOL, DANDY]" , "A candle is" , "Ungodly; excellent (sl.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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