Cryptic crossword clue
Intelligence shown by bishop with correct cape 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BRIGHTNESS

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What does BRIGHTNESS mean?

BRIGHTNESS noun
  1. The quality of being bright.
  2. The perceived luminance of an object.
  3. Intelligence, cleverness.

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