Zap with a light beam Crossword Clue

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Zap with a light beam Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

LIGHT (noun)
1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
2. having abundant light or illumination
LIGHT (adjective)
1. weak and likely to lose consciousness
2. marked by temperance in indulgence
LIGHT (verb)
1. fall to somebody by assignment or lot
2. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
LIGHT (adverb)
1. with few burdens
BEAM (noun)
1. a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
2. a column of light (as from a beacon)
BEAM (verb)
1. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
2. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

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