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Does it fly with a snakelike motion? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

glider

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'does it fly with a snakelike motion?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'fly with a snakelike motion?' is the wordplay.
'fly' becomes 'glide' (gliding is a kind of flying).
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'a snakelike motion?' becomes 'r' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'glide'+'r'='GLIDER'

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(Other definitions for glider that I've seen before include "Powerless aircraft" , "Aircraft supported solely by air" , "Plane without an engine" , "Motorless plane" , "Unpowered plane" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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