The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUNSHINE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SUNSHINE
- Light oriental dish around noon, one without starter
- . Second article in French about climb in good weather
- Light buster
- Cheer as doctor in NHS impregnates girl
- Ignore symptom reported by Spooner, the reason for 19
- Familiar name for a tanner
- Light paper cut with edge of knife
- Susan occupied by northern climb’s bright outlook
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What does SUNSHINE mean?
SUNSHINE noun- The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
- A location on which the sun's rays fall.
- Geniality or cheerfulness.
- A source of cheerfulness or joy.
- The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
- Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
- Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.
- Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
- Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.