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In which the early bird lies awaiting the worm? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

ambush

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'in which the early bird lies awaiting the worm?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ambush that I've seen before include "Wait in hiding to attack" , "Attack from concealed position" , "Launch attack from cover" , "Jump" , "spring a trap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish News.
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