Cryptic crossword clue
Rookie three feet ahead of girl 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rookie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rookie = yardbird.
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 YARDBIRD mean?

YARDBIRD noun
  1. A chicken.
  2. A person who is imprisoned.
  3. A soldier who is required to perform menial work on the grounds of a military base.

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