The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PUCKA
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What does PUCKA mean?
PUCKA adjective- (originally South Asia) Genuine or authentic; hence of behaviour: correct, socially acceptable or proper.
- Superior or of high quality; first-class.
- Excellent, fantastic, great.