Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PANTHERS

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What does PANTHERS mean?

PANTHERS noun
  1. Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
  2. Any big cat of the genus Panthera.
  3. A cougar; especially the Florida panther.
  4. A creature resembling a big cat with a multicolored hide, found in Ancient Greek mythology.

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