Cryptic crossword clue
Lamp-lighting lover, an illustrious person 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HERO

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The straight part
We know that "an illustrious person" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case an illustrious person = hero.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HERO mean?

HERO noun
  1. Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
  2. A role model.
  3. The protagonist in a work of fiction.
  4. The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain. Not to be confused with hero call.
  5. A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.
  6. (food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.
  7. The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.

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