The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VERSO
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What does VERSO mean?
VERSO noun- The back side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal;
- The left-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an even page number.