The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 16: Device for pulling birds

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A clue to CORVUS.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Crow would have been fairer as a definition in this case, I think. Is it birds or bird ? Does "for" as connector work in double definitions
2.Neat double def., though I don't think a corvus was primarily used for pulling.
3.Corvus is a boarding device.
4.Both definitions are a bit vague.