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What those who steal eggs do when hungry? (5)

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poach

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(Other definitions for poach that I've seen before include "Cook in a simmering liquid" , "Appropriate" , "Take game illegally from land or water" , "Cook (an egg) in water" , "Steal (game etc)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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