The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TREED
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What does TREED mean?
TREED verb- To chase (an animal or person) up a tree.
- To place in a tree.
- To place upon a tree; to fit with a tree; to stretch upon a tree.
- To take refuge in a tree.
- Planted or covered with trees.