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Do what Edison did in outlet (6)

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I believe the answer is:

invent

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'do what edison did' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in outlet' is the wordplay.
'outlet' becomes 'vent' (a vent is an outlet or opening).
'in'+'vent'='INVENT'

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(Other definitions for invent that I've seen before include "Design something new, create by thought" , "Come up with" , "Cook up" , "Design for the first time" , "Make or design something original" .)

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