Cryptic crossword clue
Writer Muriel King resting against box lightly 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Writer Muriel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case writer muriel = spark.
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 SPARK mean?

SPARK noun
  1. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
  2. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
  3. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
  4. A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
  5. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
  6. (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
  7. An electrician.
SPARK verb
  1. To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
  2. To light; to kindle.
  3. To give off a spark or sparks.
  4. Appalachian To court.
SPARK noun
  1. A gallant; a foppish young man.
  2. A beau, lover.
SPARK verb
  1. To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.

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