The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRESSMEN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PRESSMEN mean?
PRESSMEN noun- Someone who operates a printing press.
- A journalist or newspaper reporter.
- One who pressgangs people into naval service
- One who presses clothes