Light from a lantern, say (5 letters)

{ Answer }

GLEAM

{ Related Clues }

Flash
Glimmer
Scintillate
Shimmer
Shine
Sparkle
Twinkle
Faint flicker
Faint light
Flash of light
Hint of light
Light up

{ Tags }

faint, flash, flicker, gleam, glimmer, hint, lantern, light, say, scintillate, shimmer, shine, sparkle, twinkle, up

{ Notes }

The answer GLEAM is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.

{ Definition }

GLEAM as a noun:

1. (gleam, gleaming, glow, lambency) = an appearance of reflected light

2. (gleam, gleaming, glimmer) = a flash of light (especially reflected light)

GLEAM as a verb:

1. (glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine) = be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"

2. (gleam, glimmer) = shine brightly, like a star or a light

3. appear briefly; "A terrible thought gleamed in her mind"