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The Clue

Progeny (5 letter answer)

The Answer

BROOD

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Notes

The answer BROOD is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

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Definition

BROOD as a noun:

1. the young of an animal cared for at one time

BROOD as a verb:

1. (brood, dwell) = think moodily or anxiously about something
2. (brood, hover, loom, bulk large) = hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
3. (sulk, pout, brood) = be in a huff and display one's displeasure; "She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted"
4. (grizzle, brood, stew) = be in a huff; be silent or sullen
5. (brood, hatch, cover, incubate) = sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"