Cryptic crossword clue
Stalked silently, then rose to capture bird 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stalked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stalked = prowled.
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.
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What does PROWLED mean?

PROWLED verb
  1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
  2. To idle; to go about aimlessly.
  3. To collect by plunder.

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