Rod needs to catch live rising fish Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rod needs to catch live rising fish last seen in Telegraph 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STICKLEBACKS.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Rod needs to catch live rising fish:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STICKLEBACKS Rod needs to catch live rising fish (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 25, 2020
3% REEL Fishing rod's spool (4) Newsday Jan 26, 2026
3% NETS They might catch some fish (4) The Washington Post Mini Dec 8, 2025
3% REELING Swimming round catching fish (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 4, 2025
3% POLE Fishing rod (4) Newsday Nov 11, 2025
2% ESPY Catch sight of (4) LA Times Daily Jan 29, 2026
2% WAND Casting rod? (4) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
2% REBAR Concrete support rod (5) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
2% DRIB Tiny amount <=> Feathered flier that needs to be "early" to "catch the worm" (4)
2% GETSWISE Catches on (8) New York Times Jan 24, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle

Rod needs to catch live rising fish Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Rod needs to catch live rising fish. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is STICKLEBACKS.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Rod needs to catch live rising fish.