Cryptic crossword clue
Chat about small sources of illumination 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GASLIGHTS

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The straight part
We know that "sources of illumination" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sources of illumination = gaslights.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GASLIGHTS mean?

GASLIGHTS noun
  1. A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas.
  2. The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.

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