Duck Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Duck crossword clue, last seen in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword March 23, 2026 puzzle. Sometimes we all need some help finding the answer!

Duck Crossword Answer

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MALLARD

(7 letters)

TEAL

(4 letters)

AVOID

(5 letters)

PEKING

(6 letters)

DODGE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. escape, either physically or mentally

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DUCK (verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. dip into a liquid
DUCK (noun)
1. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
2. a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MALLARD
(7 letters)
TEAL
(4 letters)
AVOID
(5 letters)
PEKING
(6 letters)
DODGE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
DEAVE

More Boston Globe Mini Crossword (3/23/2026) Answers

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Down

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