The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LAMBENT
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More clues leading to the result LAMBENT
- Keen to receive book shedding some light
- Like a flame beginning to burn in new mantle?
- Mostly hobbling and crooked, but dazzling
- Glowing article by doctor breaking fast
- Brilliant escape by criminal
- Brilliant amateur, first from blocks during fast time
- Flickering flame essentially twisty
- Light unit with an orange tinge carried by officer
- Brilliant reworking of Mantel book
- Brilliant strike by criminal
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The straight part
We know that "Like a flame" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a flame = lambent.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 LAMBENT mean?
LAMBENT adjective- Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
- Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
- Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.