The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BLIGHTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BLIGHTS mean?
BLIGHTS noun- Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
- The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
- (by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
- To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
- To suffer blight.
- To spoil or ruin (something).