The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MIXTURE
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What does MIXTURE mean?
MIXTURE noun- The act of mixing.
- Something produced by mixing.
- Something that consists of diverse elements.
- A medicinal compound, typically a suspension of a solid in a solution
- A compound organ stop.
- A cloth of variegated colouring.
- A mix of different dry foods as a snack, especially chevda or Bombay mix.