Answer: catbirdseat

AnswerCrossword Clue
CATBIRDSEATPosition of advantage
CATBIRDSEATAdvantageous position
CATBIRDSEATAdvantageous situation
CATBIRDSEATRed-Barber phrase in Thurber title.
CATBIRDSEATAvian position of power?
CATBIRDSEATFavorable position
CATBIRDSEATSongbird's perch?