The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 plus 1 letter word EMOTICONS} –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does EMOTICONS} – mean?
EMOTICONS} – noun- A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication.