The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HUNCHES
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What does HUNCHES mean?
HUNCHES noun- A hump; a protuberance.
- A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.
- A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.
- A hunk; a lump; a thick piece.
- A push or thrust, as with the elbow.