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The Clue
Ptarmigan (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GROUSE
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Notes
The answer GROUSE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
GROUSE as a noun:
1. flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
2. popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
GROUSE as a verb:
1. hunt grouse
2. (gripe, grouse, crab, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler) = complain; "What was he hollering about?"