Cryptic crossword clue
Like a bird lying down but not quietly 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ROSTRATE

R
O
S
T
R
A
T
E

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Like a bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a bird = rostrate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ROSTRATE mean?

ROSTRATE adjective
  1. Having a process resembling the beak of a bird; beaked; rostellate.
  2. Furnished or adorned with beaks.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations