Contract secured by quail for device used on American rails Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Contract secured by quail for device used on American rails last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COWCATCHER.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COWCATCHER Contract secured by quail for device used on American rails (10) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 9, 2021
3% LANDTHEWORK Succeed in securing a contract (11) Newsday Feb 1, 2026
3% ULOCK Horseshoe-shaped security device (5) LA Times Daily Jan 8, 2026
3% BIRD Rail or quail (4) Thomas Joseph Aug 14, 2023
2% LAIRS Rails reordered for hideaways (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 31, 2026
2% SPYHOLE Personal security device on a door (7) (7) The Sun Mini Jan 30, 2026
2% BALUSTRADE Ornamental railing (10) Commuter Jan 29, 2026
2% DADOS Waist-high rails on walls (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 29, 2026
2% NEWEL Stair rail post (5) The Times Concise Jan 22, 2026
2% SAFEST Most secure (6) The Times Concise Jan 22, 2026

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Contract secured by quail for device used on American rails Crossword Clue
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