What does the cryptic crossword clue "Big contract to fill hole in light (7)" mean?

The definition is "light". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SLAM (synonym="in card games, a contract to win all the cards = big contract") in GAP (synonym="hole") = GASLAMP; definition: "light" The answer is GASLAMP.

Big contract to fill hole in light (7)

Independent Cryptic #11886 | 5 Across | 2024-11-13 flower

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