Cryptic crossword clue
Turned over papers by the light 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word IDLED

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The straight part
We know that "Turned over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turned over = idled.
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 IDLED mean?

IDLED verb
  1. To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
  2. To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
  3. Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

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