Egg setting Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Egg setting" crossword clue for today's "Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Egg setting" with the answer "NEST" is a common pairing in crossword puzzles due to the nature of eggs being laid and kept warm in nests. Here's why this clue perfectly matches the answer:

1. Eggs Need a Place to Set: Nest is where a bird lays and incubates eggs, creating a suitable environment for them to develop.
2. Protective Environment: Nests provide protection and warmth for eggs, allowing them to hatch successfully, making it a fitting setting for eggs.
3. Natural Habitat: Birds and some other animals instinctively build nests to hold their eggs, representing a specific place associated with egg-laying.

Therefore, the answer "NEST" fits the clue "Egg setting" as it directly relates to the location where eggs are typically placed and nurtured.

Definition of "NEST"

a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young

Example :

two sparrows frantically building a nest

a nest site

an ants' nest

 The Crossword clue "Egg setting" published 19 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	14 February 2023	NEST
Wall Street Journal	5 April 2021	NEST