Crossword clue

“"The Tale of __ Puddle-Duck"”

This clue appeared as Across in the LA Times Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
JEMIMA
Letters6
Starts withJ
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

LA Times Crossword
May 16, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The Tale of __ Puddle-Duck"” ran in the LA Times Crossword on May 16, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with J and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"The Tale of __ Puddle-Duck"” clue?+

The answer is JEMIMA (6 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of May 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.

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