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The secret's out; it's come to light (7)

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I believe the answer is:

cresset

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'it's come to light' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'the secret's out' is the wordplay.
'out' indicates an anagram (out can mean wrong or inaccurate).
'secrets' anagrammed gives 'CRESSET'.

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(Other definitions for cresset that I've seen before include "Flaming torch" , "Formerly a light" , "Old torch" , "burning basket" , "Strange secrets of the beacon" .)

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