The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 1 letter word STOREYS} –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
S
T
O
R
E
Y
S
}
â
€
“
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What does STOREYS} – mean?
STOREYS} – noun- A building; an edifice.
- A floor or level of a building or ship.
- A vertical level in certain letters, such as a and g.