Cryptic crossword clue
Flashlight illuminating dishcloth? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "dishcloth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dishcloth = torchon.
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 TORCHON mean?

TORCHON noun
  1. A coarse, loose-textured bobbin lace

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