The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STOWAWAY
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result STOWAWAY
- Unauthorised passenger was to, after changing course
- A white toy was unexpectedly found as an illegal item on board
- Someone taking off with airline without approval? Yes, primarily
- One not having paid to travel, bailiffs finally take vehicle to pound
- Clandestine boarder observed circling tug, always
- Son to drag off fare dodger?
- One in a hold ultimately has to pull continuously
- Secret tripper‘s pack?
- Fare-dodger ‘s stash
- Illegal passenger‘s expressions of pain and disgust going into hold
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What does STOWAWAY mean?
STOWAWAY noun- A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.