Cryptic crossword clue
One may shed some light, destroying secrets 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CRESSET

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The straight part
We know that "One may shed some light" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one may shed some light = cresset.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CRESSET mean?

CRESSET noun
  1. A metal cup, suspended from a pole and filled with burning pitch etc; once used as portable illumination.
  2. (coopering) A small furnace or iron cage to hold fire for charring the inside of a cask, and making the staves flexible.

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