It’s clear Orient learners are in grip of wily Cupid (8)

I believe the answer is:

pellucid

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'it's clear' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for pellucid that I've seen before include "Absolutely crystal clear" , "Translucently clear" , "Very clear, totally transparent" , "Crystal-clear" , "Translucent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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