Cryptic crossword clue
Element of roof illuminated, looking up through window 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Element of roof" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case element of roof = pantile.
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 PANTILE mean?

PANTILE noun
  1. A type of interlocking roof tile with a rounded under and over, giving it an elongated S shape.
PANTILE verb
  1. To tile with pantiles.

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