Stuck on "Fake duck" from the Universal Crossword crossword? This clue was published on January 10, 2023 and we've identified 93 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. DECOY (5 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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93 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DECOY
Fake duck
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2023
99%
DECOY
Fake duck
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
8%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
WEIRDO
Odd duck
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
8%
WEIRDO
Odd duck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
8%
AFLAC
Insurer with a duck mascot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
AFLAC
Insurer with a duck mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
PIRATE
Halloween costume that might involve a fake parrot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
PIRATE
Halloween costume that might involve a fake parrot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
ARTSCAM
Attempt to sell a fake masterpiece
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
ARTSCAM
Attempt to sell a fake masterpiece
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
MALLSANTA
*Seasonal worker who might wear a fake beard (First in an alphabetic quintet)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
MALLSANTA
*Seasonal worker who might wear a fake beard (First in an alphabetic quintet)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDIOMS
Dark horse and sitting duck
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
IDIOMS
Dark horse and sitting duck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
TAN
Word after "spray" or "fake"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
8%
TAN
Word after "spray" or "fake"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
8%
REAL
Not fake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
REAL
Not fake
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
ODD
Like a quirky "duck"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
ODD
Like a quirky "duck"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
TEAL
Dabbling duck
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
8%
TEAL
Dabbling duck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
8%
MINORLEAGUES
Lengths to which some teenagers will go to procure fake IDs?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
MINORLEAGUES
Lengths to which some teenagers will go to procure fake IDs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
DRAGKINGS
Performers who may wear fake mustaches
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
8%
DRAGKINGS
Performers who may wear fake mustaches
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
8%
SCOTER
Large sea duck
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
SCOTER
Large sea duck
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
MINOR
One with a fake ID, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
MINOR
One with a fake ID, say
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
WHYA
“— duck?” (Chico Marx question)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
8%
WHYA
“— duck?” (Chico Marx question)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
8%
RING
Duck, duck, goose shape
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
8%
RING
Duck, duck, goose shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
8%
ZIRCONIA
Cubic — (fake diamond)
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
8%
ZIRCONIA
Cubic — (fake diamond)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
8%
ITSREAL
"Totally not fake, I promise!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
8%
ITSREAL
"Totally not fake, I promise!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
8%
OBOE
Instrument that represents the duck in "Peter and the Wolf"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
OBOE
Instrument that represents the duck in "Peter and the Wolf"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
DONALD
Disney duck
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
DONALD
Disney duck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
SMEW
Diving duck
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 10, 2024
8%
SMEW
Diving duck
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 10, 2024
8%
ELI
___ Lilly (company harmed by a fake tweet announcing free insulin)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2024
8%
ELI
___ Lilly (company harmed by a fake tweet announcing free insulin)
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2024
8%
EIDER
Downy duck
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2024
8%
EIDER
Downy duck
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
8%
FAUX
Like fake furs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
8%
FAUX
Like fake furs
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
8%
DUTY
"Jury ___" (2023 show about a fake trial)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
8%
DUTY
"Jury ___" (2023 show about a fake trial)
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
8%
TANS
They may be fake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2023
8%
TANS
They may be fake
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2023
8%
SHAM
Something fake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2023
8%
SHAM
Something fake
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2023
8%
MISFIT
Odd duck
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2023
8%
MISFIT
Odd duck
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2023
8%
EGGROLL
Appetizer served with duck sauce
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2022
8%
EGGROLL
Appetizer served with duck sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2022
8%
ARGO
Oscar-winning film about a fake film
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2022
8%
ARGO
Oscar-winning film about a fake film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2022
8%
MALLARD
Wild duck
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
8%
MALLARD
Wild duck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
8%
POSSUM
One might fake its death
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2022
8%
POSSUM
One might fake its death
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2022
8%
ENOS
Biblical name hidden in "fake nose"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2022
8%
ENOS
Biblical name hidden in "fake nose"
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2022
8%
OFAGE
Not requiring a fake ID
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
8%
OFAGE
Not requiring a fake ID
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
8%
SPAREKEY
One might be hidden in a fake rock
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2022
8%
SPAREKEY
One might be hidden in a fake rock
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2022
8%
FORGE
Make a fake of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2022
8%
FORGE
Make a fake of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2022
8%
OLEAN
Brand of fake 69-Down
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 15, 2022
8%
OLEAN
Brand of fake 69-Down
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 15, 2022
8%
WAXEN
Like fake fruit
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 21, 2022
8%
WAXEN
Like fake fruit
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 21, 2022
8%
COBWEB
Halloween decoration under a fake spider
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2022
8%
COBWEB
Halloween decoration under a fake spider
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2022
8%
HUEY
Red-wearing duck triplet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2022
8%
HUEY
Red-wearing duck triplet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2022
8%
WADDLED
Walked like a duck
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 24, 2022
8%
WADDLED
Walked like a duck
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 24, 2022
8%
LOUIE
Disney duck
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2022
8%
LOUIE
Disney duck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2022
8%
QUACKCURE
Antidote fraud that doesn't come from a duck?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2022
8%
QUACKCURE
Antidote fraud that doesn't come from a duck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2022
8%
INFODEMIC
Onslaught of both real and fake news
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2022
8%
INFODEMIC
Onslaught of both real and fake news
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2022
8%
GONER
Dead duck
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 17, 2021
8%
GONER
Dead duck
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 17, 2021
8%
AGES
Sketchy numbers on fake IDs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2021
8%
AGES
Sketchy numbers on fake IDs
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2021
8%
SOFTDIAMOND
*Evidently fake jewel?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2021
8%
SOFTDIAMOND
*Evidently fake jewel?
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2021
8%
FOIE
___ gras (duck delicacy)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2021
8%
FOIE
___ gras (duck delicacy)
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2021
8%
ACRYLIC
Material for fake nails
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2021
8%
ACRYLIC
Material for fake nails
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2021
8%
EASYMARK
Sitting duck
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2021
8%
EASYMARK
Sitting duck
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2021
8%
NAME
An author might use a fake one
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2021
8%
NAME
An author might use a fake one
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2021
8%
WADDLE
Do the duck walk?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2021
8%
WADDLE
Do the duck walk?
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2021
8%
MUSHPOT
Circle's center, in a variation of duck, duck, goose
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2021
8%
MUSHPOT
Circle's center, in a variation of duck, duck, goose
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2021
8%
IDS
Teens' may be fake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2021
8%
IDS
Teens' may be fake
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2021
8%
DABBLE
Feed like a duck
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 5, 2021
8%
DABBLE
Feed like a duck
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 5, 2021
8%
PRESSEDON
Attached, like some fake nails
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2020
8%
PRESSEDON
Attached, like some fake nails
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2020
8%
EASYTARGET
Sitting duck
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
8%
EASYTARGET
Sitting duck
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
8%
SIM
Person who's always fake?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2020
8%
SIM
Person who's always fake?
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2020
8%
DECOYS
Fake ducks
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2020
8%
DECOYS
Fake ducks
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
8%
WAXY
Like fake fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2020
8%
WAXY
Like fake fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2020
8%
SLUGFEST
Soiree for fake coin makers?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2020
8%
SLUGFEST
Soiree for fake coin makers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2020
1%
TEALS
Some dabbling ducks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
TEALS
Some dabbling ducks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
ALPS
Mountain range where Sherlock Holmes faked his death
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ALPS
Mountain range where Sherlock Holmes faked his death
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
DEKES
Hockey fake-outs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
DEKES
Hockey fake-outs
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
YOUNG
Like a duckling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
YOUNG
Like a duckling
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
BATHTOY
Rubber ducky, for one
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
BATHTOY
Rubber ducky, for one
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
UGLY
Like a fairy tale duckling
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
UGLY
Like a fairy tale duckling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
TUB
Rubber duck's "habitat"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
TUB
Rubber duck's "habitat"
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
ROW
Get your ducks in a ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
ROW
Get your ducks in a ___
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
BATHS
Rubber duckies' "ponds"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
BATHS
Rubber duckies' "ponds"
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
ATSEVENTEEN
Ugly duckling anthem of 1975
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
1%
ATSEVENTEEN
Ugly duckling anthem of 1975
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Muppet with a beloved rubber duckie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Muppet with a beloved rubber duckie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
DEKE
Hockey fake-out maneuver
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
DEKE
Hockey fake-out maneuver
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
TRANSITIONALPERIOD
Lame duck’s time in office, e.g.
(18)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
1%
TRANSITIONALPERIOD
Lame duck’s time in office, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
1%
BATHTUB
Rubber duck's place
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2024
1%
BATHTUB
Rubber duck's place
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2024
1%
SPIES
Deep fakes?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2024
1%
SPIES
Deep fakes?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
1%
GOOSE
Bird following a couple of ducks?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
1%
GOOSE
Bird following a couple of ducks?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
1%
EIDERS
Some ducks
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
1%
EIDERS
Some ducks
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
1%
SWAN
The ugly duckling, eventually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2023
1%
SWAN
The ugly duckling, eventually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2023
1%
BATH
Rubber ducky's place
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2023
1%
BATH
Rubber ducky's place
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2023
1%
GONERS
Dead ducks
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 9, 2023
1%
GONERS
Dead ducks
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
1%
WEBBED
Like a duck’s feet
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 14, 2023
1%
WEBBED
Like a duck’s feet
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 14, 2023
1%
NEWCARSMELL
It can be faked with air freshener
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
1%
NEWCARSMELL
It can be faked with air freshener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
1%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
1%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
MALLARDS
Adaptable ducks
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2021
1%
MALLARDS
Adaptable ducks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2021
1%
CLAM
Quahog or geoduck
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2021
1%
CLAM
Quahog or geoduck
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2021
1%
DRAKES
Male ducks
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2020
1%
DRAKES
Male ducks
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2020
1%
AVIAN
Like ducks and geese
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2020
1%
AVIAN
Like ducks and geese
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2020
1%
QUACKOFDAWN
Early-rising duck's call?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2019
1%
QUACKOFDAWN
Early-rising duck's call?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2019
1%
SMEWS
Diving ducks
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 26, 2019
1%
SMEWS
Diving ducks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 26, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Fake duck" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 93 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DECOY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Fake duck"?
The best answer for "Fake duck" is DECOY with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Fake duck" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 10, 2023.