What The Ugly Duckling Really Was Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CYGNET which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CYGNET

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	50%	5		Main character in the children's book 'The Ugly Duckling'
3	50%	9		Like an ugly duckling

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CYGNET" which means:

noun

• A young swan

An example sentence would be:

• "The mother swan led her cygnets across the pond."
• "The cygnets huddled together for warmth."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times12 Feb 2010	Across 41
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