Can't figure out Duckling's dad? The Newsday crossword from August 25, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.
Duckling's dad Crossword Answer
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Other Newsday Clues (8/25/25)
| 1A: Thick slice |
| 5A: Bring to a halt |
| 9A: After-tax |
| 12A: Make simpler |
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| 14A: Church steeple |
| 16A: Similar (to) |
| 17A: Internet auction site |
| 18A: Jury members |
| 19A: Topping of beefy slices |
Duckling's dad Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Duckling's dad" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Duckling's dad" crossword clue is DRAKE. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Newsday puzzle.
Which crossword used "Duckling's dad" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Newsday puzzle on August 25, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of DRAKE?
The word DRAKE means: English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Duckling's dad".