The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MOULDER
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What does MOULDER mean?
MOULDER noun- A person who moulds dough into loaves.
- Anyone who moulds or shapes things.
- A machine used for moulding.
- To decay or rot.