The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNAKY
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What does SNAKY mean?
SNAKY adjective- Resembling or relating to snakes.
- Windy; winding; twisty; sinuous, wavy.
- Sly; cunning; deceitful.
- Covered with serpents; having serpents.