Cryptic crossword clue
Bright colour cheers one handy with paint tin up 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bright colour" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bright colour = nacarat.
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 NACARAT mean?

NACARAT noun
  1. A shade of pale red-orange.
  2. Linens and cloths dyed such a shade.

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