The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PROTESTS
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More clues leading to the result PROTESTS
- Ace pilot's claims
- Objects for experiments
- Hardy girl given time inside following hooker’s complaints
- Objections from experts covering trial
- Marches in support of exams?
- Demonstrates against, and in favour of, internationals
- Disturbing poster seen around street results in objections
- As for the trials, one objects to them
- Sports fans around the boundary making demonstrations
- Says no to train spotters
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The straight part
We know that "Says no to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case says no to = protests.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PROTESTS mean?
PROTESTS noun- A formal objection, especially one by a group.
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
- A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
- To make a strong objection.
- To affirm (something).
- To object to.
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- To make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
- To publish; to make known.