Cryptic crossword clue
A little light from Rigel flickered around 2000 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GLIMMER

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The straight part
We know that "A little light" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a little light = glimmer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GLIMMER mean?

GLIMMER noun
  1. A faint light; a dim glow.
  2. A flash of light.
  3. A faint or remote possibility.
  4. Mica
GLIMMER verb
  1. To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

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