The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HOEDOWNS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does HOEDOWNS mean?
HOEDOWNS noun- A type of American folk or square dance.
- The type of music typically played for such a dance
- A gathering at which such dances take place.