The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PALAVERS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PALAVERS
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What does PALAVERS mean?
PALAVERS verb- To discuss with much talk.
- To flatter.