Sent abroad, son settles in the sticks? (5)
I believe the answer is:
nests
'settles in the sticks?' is the definition.
'nests' can be an answer for 'settles' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not certain of the 'in the sticks?' bit.
'sent abroad son' is the wordplay.
'abroad' is an anagram indicator.
'son' becomes 's' (genealogical abbreviation for son).
'sent' with letters rearranged gives 'nest'.
'nest'+'s'='NESTS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nests that I've seen before include "Structures for laying eggs" , "Structures for egg-laying" , "Cosy secluded retreats" , "Places to rear the young?" , "Bird houses" .)