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Clue that's illuminating (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

light

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This clue might be a double definition.

'clue' is the first definition.

'illuminating' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'that's' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for light that I've seen before include "solution to clue" , "answer to clue" , "Window; insubstantial" , "Undemanding; crossword answer" , "Ignite; of little weight" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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