The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUGARLOAF
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What does SUGARLOAF mean?
SUGARLOAF noun- A block of refined sugar, usually in the form of a truncated cone, in which form it was traditionally exported from the Caribbean and Brazil from the 17th century to the 19th century.
- A hat shaped like a sugar-loaf.