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| 3 | 25% | 9 | British term for a small bird | |
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ROOK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ROOK
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ROOK" which means:
- noun
- • (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
- • Common gregarious old world bird about the size and color of the american crow verb
- • Deprive of by deceit
An example sentence would be:
- • "The rook is a black bird with a distinctive call."
- • "The rook perched on a branch and watched the other birds."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Sep 2010 | Down 24 | |
| The Guardian Quiptic02 May 2005 | Down 2 | |
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