The Clue
Settled in snugly (6 letter answer)
The Answer
NESTED
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Notes
The answer NESTED is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
Related Clues
Embedded
Homesteaded
Nidified
Settled in
Built an aerie
Embedded, in a way
Fit together
Fitted together
One inside another
Settled in cozily
Settled down
Used the aerie
Built a certain home
Fitted into one another
Fitted one within another
Hunted for hornbills' homes
Like Matryoshka dolls
Like Russian dolls
Made a home in a tree
Progressively smaller, in a way
Settled down snugly
Stored (within)
Stored compactly, in a way
Fit snugly one inside another
Like many measuring spoons
Set up avian housekeeping
Tightly stacked, as ice trays
Definition
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