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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 9 | Draw in to prepare to shoot a lake bird | |
3 | 26% | 7 | Things to shoot for ... or shoot at | |
Prepare To Shoot A Bird Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "COCK" which means:
- noun
- • Obscene terms for penis
- • Faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
- • The part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
- • Adult male chicken
- • Adult male bird verb
- • Tilt or slant to one side
- • Set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
- • To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others interjection
- • Expression of annoyance. proper noun
- • A corruption of the word god, used in oaths.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He heard the distinct crow of a rooster, or cock, in the distance."
- • "She ordered a cocktail with a colorful plastic rooster, or cock, on the rim."
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The Guardian Cryptic02 Aug 2010 | Across 21 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | "Shoot, shoot, shoot"
New York Times -
27 Sep 2015 | New York Times / 27 Sep 2015 |
2 | Draw in to prepare to shoot a lake bird
The Guardian Cryptic -
10 May 2023 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 May 2023 |
3 | Prepare to shoot | |
4 | Prepare to shoot back, but for being in drinking venue
Telegraph Toughie -
16 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Toughie / 16 Mar 2023 |
5 | Removing the backbone of a bird to prepare it for cooking | |
6 | Something to shoot for ... or shoot at
New York Times -
11 Apr 2022 | New York Times / 11 Apr 2022 |
7 | Things to shoot for ... or shoot at
New York Times -
01 Apr 2018 | New York Times / 01 Apr 2018 |