The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RISES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does RISES mean?
RISES verb- To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
- To increase in value or standing.
- To begin; to develop.
- To go up; to ascend; to climb.
- To cause to go up or ascend.
- To retire; to give up a siege.
- To come; to offer itself.
- To be lifted, or capable of being lifted, from the imposing stone without dropping any of the type; said of a form.