The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BLAGS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BLAGS mean?
BLAGS verb- To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.
- (specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.
- To pick up someone.
- (1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.
- (1940s) To deceive; to perpetrate a hoax on.