The Clue
They're for the birds (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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Arboreal homes
Birds' homes
Branch headquarters?
"Cheep" homes?
Cozy places
Cozy retreats
Cozy spots
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Digs with twigs?
Egg holders
Fits (inside)
Fits together
Flight destinations
Forest homes
Groups of spies
Gun emplacements
Hatching places
Hornets' homes
Places to roost
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Tree houses
Tree houses?
Wasps' homes
Cranes make them
Fits one inside the next
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