Cryptic crossword clue
Left musical equipment and lights 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LAMPS

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

LAMPS noun
  1. A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
  2. A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.
  3. A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.
LAMPS verb
  1. To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
  2. To hunt at night using a lamp; see lamping.
  3. To hang out or chill; to do nothing in particular.

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