From The Old French For Wild Drake A Dabbling Bird And Ancestor Of Most Domestic Duck Breeds Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MALLARD which was last seen in the Telegraph Herculis crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MALLARD

Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	47%	12		Duck species that is the ancestor of most domestic ducks
3	46%	10		The ancestor of most domestic geese breeds

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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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Telegraph Herculis10 Apr 2023	Down 4
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