Sharp hooked claws (6)
I believe the answer is:
talons
'sharp hooked claws' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for talons that I've seen before include "Sharp hooked claws" , "Sharply hooked claws" , "Claws of a bird" , "Hooked claws of birds of prey" .)