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noun • bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects | ||||
| 40% | 14 | Displays a characteristic flap-flap-glide flight pattern | ||
noun • small hawk of Eurasia and northern Africa | ||||
| 34% | 9 | Farmers' boots to keep crows at bay | ||
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Birds Do Keep Getting In A Flap With Crows
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WOODPECKERS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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WOODPECKERS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Jul 2003 | Across 11 | |
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