Make chicken?

Answer:

SCARE

Hint:

Think of what might cause a bird to suddenly take flight, especially when startled by a loud noise or sudden movement. It’s not about cooking!

Explanation:

This clue plays on the double meaning of "make." Instead of cooking chicken, it hints at the phrase "make someone chicken," meaning to frighten them into backing out. "Scare" fits because it’s a verb that means to frighten, turning the question into a pun about causing fear rather than preparing food. The answer relies on recognizing the idiom where "chicken" refers to cowardice.

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A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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