The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EYESHOT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "View" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case view = eyeshot.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 EYESHOT mean?
EYESHOT noun- Range of vision, a distance in which something is visible.
- Range.
- A brief glance.