Bird Which Lays Eggs In Others Nests Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CUCKOO which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CUCKOO

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	57%	7		It lays its eggs in others' nests
3	46%	14		This bird lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CUCKOO" which means:

noun

• A man who is a stupid incompetent fool
• Any of numerous european and north american birds having pointed wings and a long tail

verb

• Repeat monotonously, like a cuckoo repeats his call

adjective

• Crazy; not sane.

An example sentence would be:

• "I heard the cuckoo sing its beautiful melody."
• "The cuckoo is known for its distinctive call."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick07 Aug 2003	Across 14
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