What does the cryptic crossword clue "Require light like a Christmas tree? (7)" mean?

The definition is "like a Christmas tree?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEED (synonym="require") + LED (synonym="light") = NEEDLED; definition: "like a Christmas tree?" The answer is NEEDLED.

Require light like a Christmas tree? (7)

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