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Crossword Clue | Unfounded rumor |
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Answer | CANARD |
Length | 6 letters |
Crossword Clue Explanation | A canard is an unfounded rumor or story. The term comes from the French word for “duck,” and refers to a false story that is spread like wildfire. Canard can also refer to a type of aircraft with small wings located near the nose of the plane. |
Clue Category | Language and Wordplay |
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Unfounded rumor Crossword Answer with 6 letters is:
- CANARD
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