The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 1 letter word BLENDER} –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BLENDER} – mean?
BLENDER} – noun- A machine outfitted with sharp blades, for mashing, crushing or liquefying food ingredients.
- A piece of fabric sewn into the front of a theatrical wig to make it blend in with the performer's natural hair.
- (quilting) A subtly patterned fabric printed in different shades of a single color, often used in place of a solid to create visual texture.