What the ugly duckling grew up to be Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
(noun)
1. stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DUCKLING (noun)
1. flesh of a young domestic duck
2. young duck
UGLY (adjective)
1. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
2. provoking horror

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