The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PACIFIER
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What does PACIFIER mean?
PACIFIER noun- Someone or something that pacifies.
- A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.