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Delicate thing that might be struck? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

light

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'delicate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for light that I've seen before include "Settle" , "Illumination - not serious!" , "Match - agile - easily digested" , "Airy; not heavy" , "Weightless; lamp" .)

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