The Clue
Hatching posts (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NESTS
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Notes
The answer NESTS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Tree houses?
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Fits one inside another
Fits one inside the next
Fits one into another
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Puts one within another
Return flight destinations?
Sets of fixed boxes
Homes for families that live in the sticks?
Places where talk is cheep?
Where chicks hang out?
Takeoff points for many test flights
They may be out on a limb
They may go out on a limb
Definition
NEST as a noun:
1. a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
2. a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers"
3. a cosy or secluded retreat
4. a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves"
5. furniture pieces made to fit close together
NEST as a verb:
1. inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"
2. fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls"
3. (cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close) = move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
4. gather nests