The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LAMPPOST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result LAMPPOST
- Following punch, after something for leaning on, by George!
- Pot palms may be a convenience for setter
- Source of light unable to function, needing some current quietly introduced
- Light support
- Maybe, standard web message by which setter’s relieved?
- Scamper to place of duty for illumination
- Standard supporter of 10 player
- Support for 13 malfunctioning palmtops
- Support for illumination display under 50A?
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The straight part
We know that "Support for illumination" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case support for illumination = lamppost.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LAMPPOST mean?
LAMPPOST noun- The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.