The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PILGRIMS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PILGRIMS
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What does PILGRIMS mean?
PILGRIMS noun- One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.
- A newcomer.
- A silk screen formerly attached to the back of a woman's bonnet to protect the neck.