The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MOONBEAM
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More clues leading to the result MOONBEAM
- Low rafter supports new illumination
- Low joist hampering new skylight?
- Expose bottom timber for nightlight
- Section of timber propping up display behind night-light?
- It’s broadcast from Sky satellite live before lunch
- Drop trousers and smile – that’ll brighten up the night!
- Flash getting bright primarily during the time beyond midnight?
- Mother crossing on old airline gets night light
- Doctor doing some gymnastics in reflected light
- Ray and Maureen, getting on, smile
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "illumination" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illumination = moonbeam.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does MOONBEAM mean?
MOONBEAM noun- A shaft of moonlight.
- Moonlight generally.
- Any of various Australasian lycaenid butterflies of the genus Philiris.