The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word QUEST
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More clues leading to the result QUEST
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The straight part
We know that "What one’s looking for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what one’s looking for = quest.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 QUEST mean?
QUEST noun- A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
- The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
- Request; desire; solicitation.
- A group of people making search or inquiry.
- Inquest; jury of inquest.
- To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
- To search for; to examine.
- (of a tick) To locate and attach to a host animal.