The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GLASGOW
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result GLASGOW
- Scottish city to be radiant, as golf is held in it
- City’s soft light, gas circulating in the centre
- A song, Hollow Aura Surrounding City
- Mostly happy with move into south-western city
- Great header, City’s goal in first- half – winning start for City
- City equally good in warmth of feeling
- Healthy state dresses as German city
- See City of Light stifling a sigh occasionally
- City that’s as good in subdued light
- . Light allowing regular passage through city
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