The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RATTAIL
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What does RATTAIL mean?
RATTAIL noun- Any of the large dark-colored deep-sea fish of the Macrouridae family of ray-finned fish.
- A hairstyle characterized by a long lock of tail-like hair dangling from the back of the head.