The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PUCKS
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What does PUCKS mean?
PUCKS noun- A mischievous or hostile spirit.
- A hard rubber disc; any other flat disc meant to be hit across a flat surface in a game.
- An object shaped like a puck.
- A pointing device with a crosshair.
- (camogie) A penalty shot.
- (rural) billy goat