Cryptic crossword clue
Parrot took off over large city 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ROSELLA

I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
R
O
S
E
L
L
A

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Parrot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parrot = rosella.
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 ROSELLA mean?

ROSELLA noun
  1. A parrot belonging to any of the five to eight species in the genus Platycercus (originally specifically Platycercus eximius) which is native to Australia and nearby islands.
ROSELLA noun
  1. Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea, also known as agua de jamaica or sorrel.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations