Cryptic crossword clue
Urgently heading for teleprinter after distress call one received 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Urgently" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case urgently = soonest.
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 SOONEST mean?

SOONEST adjective
  1. Short in length of time from the present.
  2. Early
SOONEST adverb
  1. Immediately, instantly.
  2. Within a short time; quickly.
  3. Early.
  4. Readily; willingly; used with would, or some other word expressing will.

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