The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SOUTH-EASTERN
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "from Kent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case from kent = south-eastern.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SOUTH-EASTERN mean?
SOUTH-EASTERN adjective- Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south-east
- (of a wind) blowing from the south-east; south-easterly