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Time Attempt To Capture Rook Crossword Clue
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BIRD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BIRD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BIRD" which means:
- noun
- • Warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
- • The flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food
- • Informal terms for a (young) woman
- • A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
- • Badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers verb
- • Watch and study birds in their natural habitat
An example sentence would be:
- • "I saw a beautiful bird in the treetop."
- • "The bird flew gracefully across the sky."
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