The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SAPSUCKER
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What does SAPSUCKER mean?
SAPSUCKER noun- A woodpecker of the eastern United States (of the genus Sphyrapicus) that feeds mainly on the sap of trees
- Any woodpecker that punctures the bark of trees and feeds upon the sap.