The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DIGGERS
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The straight part
We know that "JCBs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jcbs = diggers.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIGGERS mean?
DIGGERS noun- A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches; an excavator.
- A tool for digging.
- A spade (playing card).
- One who digs.
- A gold miner, one who digs for gold.
- An informal nickname for a friend; used as a term of endearment.
- An Australian soldier.