Source of gentle light (6)

I believe the answer is:

candle

(Other definitions for candle that I've seen before include "A taper" , "something wicked" , "Symbol of hope" , "Old form of illumination" , "Wax stick with wick" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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