What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cream light source is preserved (7)" mean?

The definition is "preserved". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. PICK (synonym of "Cream") + LED (synonym of "light") [first letter: "source"]; definition: "preserved" The answer is PICKLED.

Cream light source is preserved (7)

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