The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WHIRLPOOL
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What does WHIRLPOOL mean?
WHIRLPOOL noun- A swirling body of water.
- A hot tub, jacuzzi.
- Turmoil, or agitated excitement.
- To spin or swirl like the water in a whirlpool.