Shift gear, car failing to start — one probably not flying? Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BUDGERIGAR Shift gear, car failing to start — one probably not flying? (10) The Times Cryptic Oct 24, 2023
6% HELI Flying start (4) Newsday Jul 23, 2026
5% LIKELIHOOD Probability (10) Newsday Jul 23, 2026
5% ODDS Probability (4) Commuter Jul 2, 2026
4% ISNT Fails to be (4) Newsday Aug 2, 2026
4% DUDS Fireworks that fail (4) Newsday Aug 2, 2026
4% KEY Shift or delete? (3) The Telegraph Mini Aug 1, 2026
4% GEAR (Camping [?)shift] (4) USA Today Quick Jul 31, 2026
4% UNDERACHIEVE Fail to meet expectations in car venue: hide abroad (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 31, 2026
4% DEPARTURE Going off shift (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 31, 2026

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