The Clue
Birdie's better (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EAGLE
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Notes
The answer EAGLE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
EAGLE as a noun:
1. (eagle, bird of Jove) = any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
2. (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole
3. a former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars
4. an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle"
EAGLE as a verb:
1. shoot in two strokes under par