What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cor blimey — large ducks and birds of prey (8)" mean?

The definition is "birds of prey". The wordplay uses a deletion. GOSH (synonym="cor") + AWKS (synonym="LAWKS meaning blimey without its L[large]") = GOSHAWKS; definition: "birds of prey" The answer is GOSHAWKS.

Cor blimey — large ducks and birds of prey (8)

Times Cryptic #29161 | 5 Across | 2025-02-24 flower

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