The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HIVED
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What does HIVED mean?
HIVED verb- To enter or possess a hive.
- To form a hive-like entity.
- To collect into a hive.
- To store in a hive or similarly.
- To take shelter or lodgings together; to reside in a collective body.