Cryptic crossword clue
Light job 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word LAMP POST

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What does LAMP POST mean?

LAMP POST noun
  1. The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

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