The Clue
Bird or gilded (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CAGE
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Notes
The answer CAGE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
CAGE as a noun:
1. (cage, coop) = an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
2. something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
3. (Cage, John Cage, John Milton Cage Jr.) = United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)
4. the net that is the goal in ice hockey
5. (batting cage, cage) = a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice
CAGE as a verb:
1. (cage, cage in) = confine in a cage; "The animal was caged"