The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HOLDOVER
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What does HOLDOVER mean?
HOLDOVER noun- Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
- The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.