The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RENTS
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What does RENTS mean?
RENTS noun- A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property.
- A similar payment for the use of equipment or a service.
- A profit from possession of a valuable right, as a restricted license to engage in a trade or business.
- An object for which rent is charged or paid.
- Income; revenue.
- To occupy premises in exchange for rent.
- To grant occupation in return for rent.
- To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
- To be leased or let for rent.
- A tear or rip in some surface.
- A division or schism.