The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WHILE
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What does WHILE mean?
WHILE noun- An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
- To pass (time) idly.
- To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
- To loiter.
- Until.
- During the same time that.
- Although.
- Until.
- As long as.
- (public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.