The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HUSHABY
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What does HUSHABY mean?
HUSHABY noun- A lullaby used to soothe babies to sleep.
- To lull to sleep by saying "hushaby".
- Hush and be still. A lull to sleep.