The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ANYMORE
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The straight part
We know that "Today" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case today = anymore.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 ANYMORE mean?
ANYMORE adverb- (in negative or interrogative constructions) From a given time onwards; longer, again.
- (in positive constructions) Now, from now on.