The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHADY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SHADY
- Gibe involving a daughter of doubtful honesty
- Sinister fish, ultimately nasty
- A duke in cast, underhand
- Doubtful, being kept somewhat in the dark?
- Dishonest, and wary about publicity
- Dodgy beer with lemonade has no source of nutrition
- Has dismissed deputy for being disreputable
- Cool but reserved restraining one's delight primarily
- District Attorney goes west, kidnapped by reticent suspect
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What does SHADY mean?
SHADY adjective- Abounding in shades.
- Causing shade.
- Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
- Not trustworthy; disreputable.
- Mean, cruel.