Raymond ___, crime writer who created the private detective Philip Marlowe (8)

I believe the answer is:

chandler

(Other definitions for chandler that I've seen before include "Candle maker" , "Retailer" , "Marine items supplier" , "Supplier of ships' equipment" , "Mystery writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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