The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DRUGSTORE
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What does DRUGSTORE mean?
DRUGSTORE noun- A pharmacy; a retail store, the main product of which is medications (usually both prescription and non-prescription), along with first aid and other similar products.