When rook soars, catches birds that can't Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RHEAS When rook soars, catches birds that can't (5) The Times Cryptic Sep 15, 2023
78% ALOFT Soaring (5) Eugene Sheffer Jul 11, 2026
75% WORMS Early birds' catches (5) Newsday Jul 6, 2026
75% FLY Even a folly can soar (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 20, 2026
75% BREAKER Wave as muppet catches rook (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed May 6, 2026
72% SKY Soar spot? (3) Newsday Jul 16, 2026
72% FLEW Soared (4) New York Times Midi Apr 24, 2026
65% CHESSMATCH Competition with kings and rooks (10) Newsday Jul 20, 2026
65% SNAG There's a catch! (4) The Atlantic Jul 19, 2026
65% CHESS Rook-ie activity? (5) New York Times Midi Jul 13, 2026

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