The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TEAHOUSE
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What does TEAHOUSE mean?
TEAHOUSE noun- A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.
- A public lavatory, particularly as a meeting place for gay men.