The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FORENOON
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FORENOON mean?
FORENOON noun- The part of the day from dawn to noon.
- The part of the day between midnight and noon.
- The early part of anything.
- The first alcoholic drink of the day; a morning draught.