Stump-ed? The Surprising Answer to ‘Hit Light-ly’ Crossword Clue!

Stump-ed? The Surprising Answer to ‘Hit Light-ly’ Crossword Clue! - LASE
Hit light-ly?

Shine like a flashlight
– Use a laser pointer
Emit a beam of light
Illuminate with high-intensity light
Optically stimulate electrons

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