The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DUENNAS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DUENNAS mean?
DUENNAS noun- A chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman.
- A governess or nanny.