The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word JOY
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What does JOY mean?
JOY noun- A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
- Anything that causes such a feeling.
- Luck or success; a positive outcome.
- The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.
- To feel joy, to rejoice.
- To enjoy.
- To give joy to; to congratulate.
- To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.