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Does what a hen does (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lays

(Other definitions for lays that I've seen before include "Sets down the old songs" , "Produces eggs" , "How Pertelote produces" , "Minstrel's melodies" , "Puts down the old ballads" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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