Crossword clue

“Some mallards”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DRAKES
Letters6
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels2

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The clue “Some mallards” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Some mallards” clue?+

The answer is DRAKES (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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