DEAD DUCK Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 4 solutions for 'DEAD DUCK' with 5 to 12 letters.

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The clue "dead duck" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 24, 2023. The correct answer for this puzzle is "GONER", a 5-letter word.

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DEAD DUCK with 5 letters
GONER ⭐
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DEAD DUCK with 7 letters
DEAD DUCK with 12 letters

Top answer for DEAD DUCK crossword clue from newspapers

GONER

Definition of dead duck

  • something doomed to failure; "he finally admitted that the legislation was a dead duck"; "the idea of another TV channel is now a dead duck"; "as theories go, that's a dead duck"

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What is the best solution to the riddle DEAD DUCK?

Solution GONER is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution GONER is 5 letters long. We have 0 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DEAD DUCK"?

There are 4 solutions. The longest is TERMINAL CASE with 12 letters, and the shortest is GONER with 5 letters.

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Solutions are between 5 and 12 letters long.

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