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Become visibly cheerful, seeing broadcast plug hit (5,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

light up

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'become visibly cheerful' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'broadcast plug hit' is the wordplay.
'broadcast' is an anagram indicator.
'plug'+'hit'='plughit'
'plughit' with letters rearranged gives 'LIGHT UP'.

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(Other definitions for light up that I've seen before include "Become animated" , "Start (a cigarette)" , "suddenly look cheerful" , "cheer!" , "Ignite a cigarette; suddenly show joy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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