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Crusty bird? Among the harpies, anyway (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pie

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'crusty bird?' is the definition.
'pie' can be an answer for 'bird?' (sort of bird). I'm not certain of the 'crusty' bit.

'among the harpies anyway' is the wordplay.
'among' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PIE' is hidden within 'harpies anyway'.

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(Other definitions for pie that I've seen before include "something with custard, say" , "Bird; pastry" , "what to cook for dinner?" , "Dish baked in pastry-lined pan" , "Type of chart" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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