The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LOOKOUTS
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What does LOOKOUTS mean?
LOOKOUTS noun- A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
- A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
- A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
- A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
- One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).