The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 6 letter word OUT OF BOUNDS
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What does OUT OF BOUNDS mean?
OUT OF BOUNDS noun- A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
- An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.
- Adjectival form of out of bounds.