Crossword clue
Duck crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Duck”, from 3–7 letters. The most likely answer is TEAL.
All answers for “Duck”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| NIL | 3 | Nothing, as a score |
| BOB | 3 | Lower the head quickly |
| DIP | 3 | Go briefly under water |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| TEAL Best match | 4 | Small freshwater duck |
| ZERO | 4 | Batsman's score of nothing |
| SMEW | 4 | Small black-and-white diving duck |
| LOVE | 4 | Zero score, or a British endearment |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| EIDER | 5 | Sea duck prized for its down |
| DODGE | 5 | Move quickly out of the way |
| EVADE | 5 | Escape or avoid |
| AVOID | 5 | Keep away from, as a duty |
| STOOP | 5 | Bend the body down |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| CROUCH | 6 | Bend low to avoid something |
| NOUGHT | 6 | Zero, in British usage |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| MALLARD | 7 | Common wild duck |
| PINTAIL | 7 | Duck with a long pointed tail |
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What does “Duck” mean?
A noun for a water bird; a verb meaning to lower the head quickly, dodge something or push a person under water; and, in cricket, a batsman's score of zero. In Britain it is also a term of endearment.
Solving tip
Bird answers such as TEAL, EIDER and SMEW are crossword regulars. In cryptic clues 'duck' very often stands for the letter O (zero), and a verb reading points to DODGE, EVADE or AVOID.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Duck"?
The most likely answer is TEAL (4 letters) — Small freshwater duck. Other common answers are EIDER (5), MALLARD (7), DODGE (5), EVADE (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Duck"?
Answers to "Duck" range from 3–7 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.