Cryptic crossword clue
Gets off with a slight upset 7

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

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What does ALIGHTS mean?

ALIGHTS verb
  1. (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
  2. (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.
  3. (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
  4. To befall or betide.
ALIGHTS verb
  1. To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
ALIGHTS verb
  1. To light; light up; illuminate.
  2. To set light to; light.

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