The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOASTS
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What does TOASTS mean?
TOASTS noun- Toasted bread.
- A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.
- A person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem.
- (chiefly US) Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.
- Extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
- A transient, informational pop-up window.
- To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
- To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster
- To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.
- To warm thoroughly.
- To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.