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Ancestor Of All Domestic Ducks Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MALLARD" which means:
- noun
- • Wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed
An example sentence would be:
- • "I spotted a pair of mallards swimming in the pond."
- • "The mallard duck has a distinct green head and yellow bill."
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