The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SUBSTANCES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SUBSTANCES
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What does SUBSTANCES mean?
SUBSTANCES noun- Physical matter; material.
- The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
- Substantiality; solidity; firmness.
- Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
- A form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.
- Drugs (illegal narcotics)
- Hypostasis.