What does the cryptic crossword clue "Made uncertain progress close to indistinct and strange light source (7)" mean?

The definition is "Made uncertain progress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (first_letter="to") + ODD (synonym="strange") + LED (synonym="light") = TODDLED; definition: "Made uncertain progress" The answer is TODDLED.

Made uncertain progress close to indistinct and strange light source (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29072 | 4 Down | 2023-05-17 flower

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