The Clue
Young bird (8 letter answer)
The Answer
NESTLING
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Notes
The answer NESTLING is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
NESTLING as a noun:
1. (nestling, baby bird) = young bird not yet fledged
2. (child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling) = a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngsters"
NESTLE as a verb:
1. (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"
2. lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest"
3. (nestle, snuggle) = position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"