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Supporter of light murder weapon (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

candlestick

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'murder weapon' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'supporter of light' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'light' could be 'candle' (candle is a kind of light) and 'candle' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'stick' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for candlestick that I've seen before include "Lights" , "on-board weapon" , "Holder for waxy illuminator" , "Portable light holder" , "Jesse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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