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Want a source of light, becoming angry (7)

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I believe the answer is:

needled

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

'want a source of light' is the wordplay.
'want' becomes 'need' (synonyms).
'a source of light' becomes 'led' (abbreviation for light emitting diode).
'need'+'led'='NEEDLED'

'becoming' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for needled that I've seen before include "Goaded or provoked" , "Annoyed - provoked" , "Provoked with sewing implement" , "Irritated (sl.)" , "was annoying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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