Cryptic crossword clue
Joe receives text your setter would read as “drive illegally”

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word JOYRIDE

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The straight part
We know that "“drive illegally”" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case “drive illegally” = joyride.
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 JOYRIDE mean?

JOYRIDE noun
  1. An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner.
  2. A ride taken for enjoyment.
JOYRIDE verb
  1. To take a joyride.

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