The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PORTRAITS
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What does PORTRAITS mean?
PORTRAITS noun- A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
- An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.
- A print orientation where the vertical sides are longer than the horizontal sides.