Cryptic crossword clue
16 Fought to put small box over light source 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SCUFFLED

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What does SCUFFLED mean?

SCUFFLED verb
  1. To fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters.
  2. To walk with a shuffling gait.
  3. To make a living with difficulty, getting by on a low income, to struggle financially.

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