What does the cryptic crossword clue "The best energy-saving light given longer life (7)" mean?

The definition is "The best". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PICK (synonym="as in “the pick of the crop” = the best") + LED (synonym="abbreviation for light-emiting diode, used in modern low-energy light bulbs") = PICKLED; definition: "given longer life" The answer is PICKLED.

The best energy-saving light given longer life (7)

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