Fake Drakes Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DECOYS which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DECOYS

Updated: January 8, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	37%	7		Drakes in a gaggle
3	37%	11		Male members of this species are called drakes

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DECOYS" which means:

noun

• A beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
• Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

• Lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

An example sentence would be:

• "The hunters set up several decoys to attract the ducks."
• "The fisherman used fake bait as decoys to catch more fish."

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Eugene Sheffer09 Jan 2024	Down 8
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7	Males in this family are called drakes