The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DODOÂ
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What does DODOÂ mean?
DODO noun- A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
- A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
- Fried plantain.