The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GRAVIES
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What does GRAVIES mean?
GRAVIES noun- A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.
- A type of gravy.
- (Italian-American) Sauce used for pasta.
- Curry sauce.
- Unearned gain.
- Extra benefit.