The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TAMPS
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What does TAMPS mean?
TAMPS verb- (blasting) To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.
- To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes
- To reduce the intensity of.