The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WRITING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "text" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case text = writing.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 WRITING mean?
WRITING noun- Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
- Something written, such as a document, article or book.
- The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
- A work of an author.
- The style of writing of a person.
- (as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing.
- To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
- To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
- To send written information to.
- To show (information, etc) in written form.
- To be an author.
- (with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
- (of an exam, a document, etc.) To fill in, to complete using words.
- To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.
- To make known by writing; to record; to prove by one's own written testimony; often used reflexively.
- To sell (an option or other derivative).