The answer to the crossword is 'SPENDER', a seven-letter term. Stephen SPENDER was a British poet, novelist, and essayist who was appointed as the United States Poet Laureate in 1965. He was known for his works of poetry, which often focused on social and political issues. He was also a prominent figure in the literary world, having been a member of the influential group of writers known as the 'Thirties Generation'.