The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GLADNESS
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More clues leading to the result GLADNESS
- Returned to finish tucking into some wine, expressing joy
- Aim to go back aboard schooner perhaps for pleasure
- Delight in object reflected in mirror
- Finish up having a drink outside for pleasure
- Finish up tucking into a drink? Good cheer
- Contentment of good boy brought before the head
- Joy‘s rear reflected in mirror
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