| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| KITE | Large hawk | |
| OSPREY | Large hawk | |
| SPHINX | Any one of numerous species of large moths of the family Sphingidae; -- called also hawk moth. | |
| ROUGHLEG | Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard. | |
| GOSHAWK | Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricap... | |
| HAWK | ...ng shorter and less pointed wings. Many are of large size and grade into the eagles. Some, as the goshawk, were formerly trained like falcons. I... | |