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Question.
Bird would be striking given time in middle.
Answer.
Starling.
But why? I immediately presumed t for time but it doesn't work. Striking/ starring/ stinging but again not working.
All help gratefully received .

Star(t)ling

Try “ startling”, the extra “ t” gives the definition

Star(T)ling ?

Many thanks quisling,simplesimon and rusty. Reliable help always available. Much appreciated.
I can now move on!