The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SKUNK
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What does SKUNK mean?
SKUNK noun- Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
- A despicable person.
- A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
- A win by 30 or more points.
- To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
- To win by 30 or more points.
- (of beer) To go bad, to spoil.
- A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.
- Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish.
- Any of several American plants that have an offensive odour, but especially Croton texensis and Polemonium viscosum
- Strong-smelling cannabis