The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DIRTIES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DIRTIES mean?
DIRTIES verb- To make (something) dirty.
- To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
- To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).
- To become soiled.