The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GARDEROBE
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What does GARDEROBE mean?
GARDEROBE noun- A storeroom or wardrobe.
- A lavatory, especially in a castle and built into the outer wall, with vent directly over the moat or midden.