The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VINTAGES
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The straight part
We know that "times" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case times = vintages.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VINTAGES mean?
VINTAGES noun- The yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season.
- Wine, especially high-quality, identified as to year and vineyard or district of origin.
- The harvesting of a grape crop and the initial pressing of juice for winemaking.
- The year or place in which something is produced.