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Container for hen to keep her eggs (6,3)

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clutch bag

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'container' is the definition.
(clutch bag is a kind of container)

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(Other definitions for clutch bag that I've seen before include "Woman's strapless fashion accessory" , "where lady keeps her things" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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