Matthew Perry's role on "Friends" (8)

I believe the answer is:

chandler

(Other definitions for chandler that I've seen before include "Maker of candles" , "Mystery writer" , "Dealer in soap" , "Dealer in specialized merchandise" , "Raymond ..., British-American detective fiction writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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