Cryptic crossword clue
What's rook released from throat? 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word CAW

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The straight part
We know that "What's rook released from throat?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what's rook released from throat? = caw.
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 CAW mean?

CAW noun
  1. The harsh cry of a crow.
CAW verb
  1. To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.
CAW interjection
  1. Cry of a crow.

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