The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BEAMED
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The straight part
We know that "was wearing a big smile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was wearing a big smile = beamed.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 BEAMED mean?
BEAMED verb- To emit beams of light; shine; radiate.
- To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
- To furnish or supply with beams
- To give the appearance of beams to.
- To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.
- (currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam.
- To put (something) on a beam
- To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.
- Furnished with beams or timbers.
- Furnished with beams, as the head of a stag.