What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird box with chain (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPAR (synonym="=(to") + ROW (synonym="=chain, series, line") = SPARROW; definition: "Bird" The answer is SPARROW.

Bird box with chain (7)

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