Cross seen in clear light? (7)
I believe the answer is:
nettled
'cross seen in clear light?' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'cross seen in clear light?' is the wordplay.
'cross' becomes 'T' (shape).
'seen in' is an insertion indicator.
'clear' becomes 'net' (as in net profit).
'light?' becomes 'LED' (light-emitting diode).
'net'+'led'='netled'
't' placed inside 'netled' is 'NETTLED'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nettled that I've seen before include "becomes annoyed" , "Annoyed as by stinging plant" , "Riled" , "Provoked" , "Annoyed, irritated" .)