The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 2 letter word EITHER OR
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What does EITHER OR mean?
EITHER OR adjective- Describing a situation in which there are only two choices.
- Describing a situation in which there is a choice between two different plans of action, but both together are not possible