Sudden flash (of lightning) (6)

I believe the answer is:

streak

(Other definitions for streak that I've seen before include "Long thin mark" , "Long band" , "Move very fast; thin strip" , "run risk of arrest at sporting event?" , "Race" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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