The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BEVERAGES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BEVERAGES mean?
BEVERAGES noun- A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.
- (A gift of) drink money.