The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 1 letter word AVARICE} –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does AVARICE} – mean?
AVARICE} – noun- Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth
- Inordinate desire for some supposed good.