The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HANDCRAFT
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What does HANDCRAFT mean?
HANDCRAFT noun- Handicraft
- The class of subjects for study that rely upon experimentation and observation.
- To engage in handcraft or handicraft.