Crossword clue
“Odd duck, aptly”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
RAREBIRDLetters8
Starts withR
Ends withD
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Odd duck, aptly” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 3, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with D, 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 “Odd duck, aptly” clue?+
The answer is RAREBIRD (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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