The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SNIFTERS
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What does SNIFTERS mean?
SNIFTERS noun- A small alcoholic drink.
- A pear-shaped glass for drinking brandy or other alcoholic beverages.
- A severe storm.
- (chiefly in the plural) A sniff or sniffle.
- To sniff.