Cryptic crossword clue
Bring excitement to English actor around 50

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bring excitement to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bring excitement to = enliven.
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 ENLIVEN mean?

ENLIVEN verb
  1. To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  2. To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

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