The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CATARACTS
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What does CATARACTS mean?
CATARACTS noun- A waterspout
- A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.
- A flood of water
- An overwhelming downpour or rush
- A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.