The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word TESTIMONIALS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TESTIMONIALS mean?
TESTIMONIALS noun- A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony
- A written recommendation of someone's worth or character
- A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.
- A match played in tribute to a particular player (who sometimes receives a proportion of the gate money).