The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EIGHTHS
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What does EIGHTHS mean?
EIGHTHS noun- The person or thing in the eighth position.
- One of eight equal parts of a whole.
- An eighth of an ounce, or approximately 3.5 grams, of marijuana or other drugs.