The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LISTENS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does LISTENS mean?
LISTENS verb- To pay attention to a sound or speech.
- To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
- To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
- To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.