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“Quacks not ducky”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Quacks not ducky”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter F
Last letter S
F ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

F A K E R S

The answer to “Quacks not ducky” is FAKERS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Quacks not ducky” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FAKERS — a 6-letter word that begins with F and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Quacks not ducky”

What is the answer to “Quacks not ducky” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FAKERS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Quacks not ducky”?

The answer FAKERS contains 6 letters.

Was “Quacks not ducky” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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