Desirable formation for ducks Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Desirable formation for ducks” from the New York Times crossword of June 1, 2025? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 1, 2025
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ROW is the answer to “Desirable formation for ducks”. It means to propel by means of oars.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To propel by means of oars.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: WOR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “One of six on a Connect Four board”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Desirable formation for ducks”?
ROW, 3 letters: to propel by means of oars.
When was “Desirable formation for ducks” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 1, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with R.