The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TWOPENNY
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What does TWOPENNY mean?
TWOPENNY noun- A coin or stamp worth two pence.
- Ale sold for two pence per quart.
- Having a value or cost of twopence.
- Cheap; worthless; petty.