"Eureka!" elicitor (4)

I believe the answer is:

idea

(Other definitions for idea that I've seen before include "Thought, belief" , "Theory" , "Sudden inspiration?" , "Light bulb above head" , "Inkling" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the L.A. Times Daily.

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