What is the answer to "The Duck, for the University of Oregon"?

The most common answer is MASCOT. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer MASCOT has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

The Duck, for the University of Oregon Crossword Clue Answer

Solving The Duck, for the University of Oregon? You're in luck—this appeared in New Yorker August 6, 2025. Check out our 6-letter solution.

The Duck, for the University of Oregon Crossword Answer

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The Duck, for the University of Oregon Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "The Duck, for the University of Oregon" crossword clue?

The answer to the "The Duck, for the University of Oregon" crossword clue is MASCOT. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "The Duck, for the University of Oregon" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 6, 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 MASCOT?

The word MASCOT means: a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "The Duck, for the University of Oregon".