The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REAPERS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does REAPERS mean?
REAPERS noun- One who reaps.
- A machine used to harvest crops.
- (often with initial capital) Short for Grim Reaper.