The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PLAYMATES
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What does PLAYMATES mean?
PLAYMATES noun- A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.
- A female who has appeared as the centerfold in Playboy magazine.
- A person's lover.