The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SEETHES
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What does SEETHES mean?
SEETHES verb- To boil.
- (of a liquid) To boil vigorously.
- (of a liquid) To foam in an agitated manner, as if boiling.
- (of a person) To be in an agitated or angry mental state, as if boiling.
- (of a place) To buzz with activity.