The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LAMBS
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What does LAMBS mean?
LAMBS noun- A young sheep.
- The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.
- A person who is meek, docile and easily led.
- A simple, unsophisticated person.
- One who ignorantly speculates on the stock exchange and is victimized.
- Of a sheep, to give birth.
- To assist (sheep) to give birth.