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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 3 | Quarry's quarry: 1970 | |
3 | 28% | 7 | In falconry, to fly back and forth over a quarry after it has been flushed | |
A Bird Like This Turned Up Over Quarry Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OSPREY" which means:
- noun
- • Large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
An example sentence would be:
- • "I saw an osprey diving into the lake to catch a fish."
- • "The osprey built its nest on top of the telephone pole."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 Feb 2012 | Down 20 | |
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