The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LAMPPOSTS
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More clues leading to the result LAMPPOSTS
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The straight part
We know that "Sources of light above our streets" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sources of light above our streets = lampposts.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 LAMPPOSTS mean?
LAMPPOSTS noun- The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.