The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PUPPERS
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What does PUPPERS mean?
PUPPERS noun- A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12-18 months)
- A young rat.
- A young seal.
- (usually in the plural) A woman’s breast.
- A (generic) thing; particularly something that is a nuisance; a sucker.
- A conceited and impertinent person, especially a young man.