They come to light (5)
I believe the answer is:
moths
'they' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are plural nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for moths that I've seen before include "Insects related to butterflies" , "They're attracted to light" , "Nocturnal insects that breed in cloth" , "Night-flying insects" .)