Eagle, one escaping from captivity, to depart (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GOLDIE Eagle, one escaping from captivity, to depart (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 6, 2025
6% REFUGEE One escaping war? (7) The Telegraph Quick Feb 1, 2026
6% ERNES Aquatic eagles (5) LA Times Mini Jan 31, 2026
6% ERNE Sea eagle (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 26, 2026
6% RAYE One-named "Escapism" singer (4) USA Today Jan 24, 2026
6% AERIE Eagle's nest (5) Universal Jan 23, 2026
6% INNER Middle son escaping from offender (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
6% AERIES Eagles' nests (6) New York Times Jan 21, 2026
6% FREY Glenn of the Eagles (4) Commuter Jan 16, 2026
6% LEAVE Depart from Argyle Avenue (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 15, 2026

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