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noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack • hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing | ||||||||
| 35% | 5 | [Give me the worm! Give me the worm!] | ||||||
noun • the short weak cry of a young bird verb • make high-pitched sounds | ||||||||
| 32% | 3 | Not even a worm turned for an early bird | ||||||
noun • extinct flightless bird of New Zealand | ||||||||
In Which The Early Bird Lies Awaiting The Worm Crossword Clue
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AMBUSH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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AMBUSH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Jun 2009 | Down 19 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic20 Nov 2000 | Down 20 | |
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