Pelicans go flying, circling unknown birds that can't fly? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLAY PIGEONS Pelicans go flying, circling unknown birds that can't fly? (12) The Times Cryptic Sep 11, 2023
75% SHOO "Go away, fly!" (4) USA Today Aug 21, 2025
72% GEESE Birds that fly in a V (5) Commuter Jul 26, 2025
72% PEWEE Fly-catching bird (5) Eugene Sheffer Jul 15, 2025
70% OWL Low-flying bird (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Aug 16, 2025
70% AVIATE Fly (6) New York Times Jul 3, 2025
70% TURKEY Bird that wouldn't fly? (6) The Times Cryptic Jun 19, 2025
70% EATMYSHORTS 'Go fly a kite!' (11) New York Times Jun 2, 2025
67% WING On the ___: flying? (4)
65% SWAT Hit, as a fly (4) Universal Aug 22, 2025

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