Barnyard clucker Crossword Clue

Today's (30 December 2017) crossword provided to us by USA Today and the clue is "Barnyard clucker".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Barnyard clucker" refers to an animal that can commonly be found in a barnyard, and the answer for this clue today is "HEN". Here's an explanation of why this clue leads to this answer:

• A "barnyard" is an area surrounding a barn where various farm animals are kept. The animals in a barnyard typically include chickens, cows, pigs, and horses.
• Among these farm animals, the "clucker" specifically refers to an animal that makes clucking sounds, which is commonly associated with chickens.
• In the context of a barnyard, the most common animal that matches both the barnyard setting and the clucking sound is the "HEN".
• A hen is an adult female chicken and is known for its egg-laying ability, making it a quintessential barnyard animal.

Therefore, "HEN" is the correct answer for the clue "Barnyard clucker" as it perfectly fits the description of an animal commonly found in a barnyard that clucks.

Definition of "HEN"

a female bird, especially of a domestic fowl.

Example :

today's naughty hens don't want to share the stories with their other halves

and I really like you too, hen

 The Crossword clue "Barnyard clucker" published 12 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	30 December 2017	HEN
Newsday.com	29 August 2017	HEN
Universal	2 August 2017	HEN
Daily Celebrity	28 June 2016	Hen
L.A. Times Daily	3 February 2014	HEN