The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BEDPOSTS
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What does BEDPOSTS mean?
BEDPOSTS noun- Any of the four upright supports of a bedstead.
- A post or pin on each side of the bed to keep the bedclothes from falling off; a bedstaff.