Cryptic crossword clue
People convalescing at home? Girl’s brought round papers 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INVALIDS

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What does INVALIDS mean?

INVALIDS noun
  1. (sometimes offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.
  2. (sometimes offensive) A person who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or injury; one who is too sick or weak to care for themselves.
  3. A disabled member of the armed forces; one unfit for active duty due to injury.

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