Cryptic crossword clue
Spark shown by movie engineer 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spark" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spark = flicker.
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 FLICKER mean?

FLICKER noun
  1. An unsteady flash of light.
  2. A short moment.
FLICKER verb
  1. To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
  2. To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.
  3. To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.
FLICKER noun
  1. Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.
FLICKER noun
  1. One who flicks.

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