The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DELETED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result DELETED
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What does DELETED mean?
DELETED verb- To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.