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
80% ORBIT Fly in a circle around (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 3, 2026
75% SHOO "Go away, fly!" (4) New York Times Jul 27, 2026
75% GEESE Birds that fly in a V (5) Commuter Jul 22, 2026
75% SWAT Go after, as a fly (4) Universal Jul 21, 2026
72% AVIATE Fly (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 20, 2026
70% KITES Birds of prey; flying toys (5) The Times Concise Jul 22, 2026
67% OMEN A bird flying into the house, say (4) LA Times Daily Jun 23, 2026
67% EMUS Outback birds that can't fly (4)
67% KITE Bird - flying toy (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jun 4, 2026

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