Game Bird Flinch Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is QUAIL which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: QUAIL

Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	27%	6		To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension
3	27%	5		Flinch from a menacing presence

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "QUAIL" which means:

noun

• Flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
• Small gallinaceous game birds

verb

• Draw back, as with fear or pain

An example sentence would be:

• "I saw a flock of quails running across the field."
• "She prepared a delicious quail dish for dinner."

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Telegraph Quick14 Aug 2023	Down 6
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7	To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension