The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CAPON which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Rooster for roasting crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| CAPON | 100 % | 5 | 
Why may CAPON be the right solution?
The answer to "Rooster for roasting" is "CAPON" because a capon is a castrated rooster that is commonly used for roasting due to its tender and flavorful meat.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Rooster for roasting
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- capon
 - chicken
 - cock
 - comb
 - hen
 - oriole
 - barf
 - baste
 - broiler
 - crackling
 - fillet
 - roaster
 
Crossword Answer definitions
CAPON noun- A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.
 
- To castrate; to make a capon of.
 
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