Cryptic crossword clue
Setter will think about giving up right to light up 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ILLUMINATE

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The straight part
We know that "to light up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to light up = illuminate.
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 ILLUMINATE mean?

ILLUMINATE noun
  1. Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.
ILLUMINATE verb
  1. To shine light on something.
  2. To decorate something with lights.
  3. To clarify or make something understandable.
  4. To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
  5. To make spectacular.
  6. To glow; to light up.
  7. To be exposed to light.
  8. To direct a radar beam toward.
ILLUMINATE adjective
  1. Enlightened

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