What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fan to breed bird (8)" mean?

The definition is "bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NUT (synonym of "Fan") + HATCH (synonym of "breed"); definition: "bird" The answer is NUTHATCH.

Fan to breed bird (8)

Independent Cryptic #11768 | 25 Across | 2024-06-28 flower

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