The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BENDIEST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BENDIEST mean?
BENDIEST adjective- Having the ability to be bent easily.
- Of a person, flexible; having the ability to bend easily.
- Containing many bends and twists.
- Of a vehicle, articulated.
- Divided into diagonal bands of colour