Answer:

laying

Answer	Crossword Clue
LAYING	Waiting in hiding (for)
LAYING	Producing eggs
LAYING	Hen's activity

LAYING	Ascribing, as blame
LAYING	Hen's work
LAYING	Attributing.
LAYING	Placing, as a wager

Crossword

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