The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SPRINTS
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What does SPRINTS mean?
SPRINTS noun- A short race at top speed.
- A burst of speed or activity.
- In Agile software development, a period of development of a fixed time that is preceded and followed by meetings.