Answer:

perched

Answer	Crossword Clue
PERCHED	Sitting
PERCHED	Did like birds
PERCHED	Roosted

PERCHED	Sitting on a stool, perhaps
PERCHED	Roosted.
PERCHED	On a branch, maybe
PERCHED	Sat

Crossword

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