NYT Crossword · 48 Down
“Sitting duck?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, May 18, 2000 as 48 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, May 18, 2000 · 48 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- May 18, 2000 · 48 Down · 5 letters
- May 1, 1998 · 10 Across · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Sitting duck?”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with D and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Sitting duck?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 18, 2000, at 48 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Sitting duck?” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is DECOY. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.