Crossword Genius

Dead bird a student finds outside? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

external

'outside?' is the definition.
('external' can be a synonym of 'outside')

'dead bird a student' is the wordplay.
'dead' becomes 'ex' (prefix meaning former or onetime).
'bird' becomes 'tern' (tern is a kind of bird).
'student' becomes 'l' (as in L-plates for learner drivers).
'ex'+'tern'+'a'+'l'='EXTERNAL'

'finds' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for external that I've seen before include "Coming from outside" , "Belonging to the outside" , "abroad" , "Outward" , "involving foreign nations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.