Grasp newly-hatched chickens (6)
I believe the answer is:
clutch
'grasp' is the definition.
(I know that grasp can be written as clutch)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for clutch that I've seen before include "Number of birds hatched at the same time" , "Seize - batch of eggs in single nest" , "Grasp - gear changing device" , "Grasp the brood of chickens" , "Tightly hold" .)