Cryptic crossword clue
Poison perhaps behind bird’s nest 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ARSENIDE

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The straight part
We know that "Poison perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poison perhaps = arsenide.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARSENIDE mean?

ARSENIDE noun
  1. An ion that is an arsenic atom with three extra electrons and charge −3.
  2. A compound with arsenic in oxidation state −3.

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