The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUFFICES
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What does SUFFICES mean?
SUFFICES verb- To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
- To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.
- To furnish; to supply adequately.