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Grasp chickens? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clutch

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'grasp' is the definition.
(I know that grasp can be written as clutch)

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(Other definitions for clutch that I've seen before include "Grasp; group of eggs" , "(Try to) grasp tightly" , "Result of laying" , "Hold tight to the eggs" , "number of eggs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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