Answer:

honchos

Answer	Crossword Clue
HONCHOS	Higher-ups
HONCHOS	Big shots
HONCHOS	Big Kahunas

HONCHOS	VIPs
HONCHOS	Bosses
HONCHOS	Big kahunas

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.