The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GOOGLED
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The straight part
We know that "searched for information" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case searched for information = googled.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.
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What does GOOGLED mean?
GOOGLED verb- To deliver googlies.
- To move as a ball in a googly.
- To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.
- (by extension) To search for (something) on the Internet using any comprehensive search engine.
- To be locatable in a search of the Internet.