The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PUBS
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What does PUBS mean?
PUBS noun- A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.
- A public server.
- To go to one or more public houses.
- To publish
- The act of publishing printed or other matter.
- An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
- The communication of information to the general public etc.