The Clue
"Nevermore" bird (5 letter answer)
The Answer
RAVEN
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Notes
The answer RAVEN is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Definition
RAVEN as a noun:
1. (raven, Corvus corax) = large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
RAVEN as a verb:
1. obtain or seize by violence
2. (raven, prey, predate) = prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
3. (devour, guttle, raven, pig) = eat greedily; "he devoured three sandwiches"
4. feed greedily; "The lions ravened the bodies"