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Points to one of five kids as being bright (6)

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I believe the answer is:

sequin

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'kids as being bright' is the definition.
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'points to one of five' is the wordplay.
'points' becomes 'se' (two compass points).
'to one of five' becomes 'quin' (short for quintuplet, one of five children).
'se'+'quin'='SEQUIN'

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(Other definitions for sequin that I've seen before include "Glittery decoration" , "Small shiny disc for decoration" , "that sparkles" , "Shiny decoration for clothes" , "possibly a gold disc" .)

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