Cryptic crossword clue
Cheers one knockout Japanese drum 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TAIKO

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What does TAIKO mean?

TAIKO noun
  1. A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day
  2. A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).
TAIKO noun
  1. The Chatham Island taiko (Pterodroma magentae).

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