Cryptic crossword clue
Searched for light, following turns in both directions 7

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" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case searched for = 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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GOOGLED mean?

GOOGLED verb
  1. To deliver googlies.
  2. To move as a ball in a googly.
GOOGLED verb
  1. To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.
  2. (by extension) To search for (something) on the Internet using any comprehensive search engine.
  3. To be locatable in a search of the Internet.

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