The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word HEN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
One that rests in nests crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HEN | 100 % | 3 |
Why may HEN be the right solution?
The word "hen" is commonly used to refer to a female bird, especially a chicken, that lays eggs and rests in a nest. Therefore, "one that rests in nests" is a fitting description for a hen.
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Crossword Answer definitions
HEN noun- A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.
- A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
- A female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean.
- A woman, particularly
- A hen night.
- An affectionate term of address used to women or girls.
- A henlike person of either sex.
- The hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), a bivalve shellfish.
- To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
- Hence.
- To throw.
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