Cryptic crossword clue
You might pick bird up in this headlight? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "headlight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case headlight = aureole.
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 AUREOLE mean?

AUREOLE noun
  1. A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
  2. (by extension) Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.
  3. A corona.
  4. A ring around an igneous intrusion.

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