The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HYPES
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What does HYPES mean?
HYPES noun- A throw in which the wrestler lifts his opponent from the ground, swings him to one side, knocks up his nearer thigh from the back with the knee, and throws him on his back.
- To throw (an opponent) using this technique.
- Promotion or propaganda; especially exaggerated claims.
- To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.
- A drug addict.