The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HOOKAHS
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What does HOOKAHS mean?
HOOKAHS noun- A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.