Cryptic crossword clue
Hastens Major’s squeeze in NHS payments finally 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SCURRIES

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What does SCURRIES mean?

SCURRIES verb
  1. To run with quick light steps, to scamper.

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