“Odd duck, aptly” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAREBIRD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Odd duck, aptly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 3, 2026, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 3, 2026 grid38ADisease for which China's Tu Youyou discovered a lifesaving treatment, earning her a Nobel Prize7 ltrs›43AResearch institute where radio astronomy began8 ltrs›48AWorkout unit, for short3 ltrs›51AWhere to find queens and kings9 ltrs›57ALiterary character who hopes to get whale soon?4 ltrs›58APhysical copy, colloquially15 ltrs›65ALinda of the band 4 Non Blondes5 ltrs›68AEvent captured in the photograph "Into the Jaws of Death"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 3, 20261A"Fancy seeing you here!"4 ltrs›5AWishy-washy words4 ltrs›9AUtah ski resort4 ltrs›13ALowly sorts5 ltrs›15AOnline "Yay!"4 ltrs›16APixar franchise in which buses and taxis exist, despite serving seemingly no purpose4 ltrs›17ALament while dealing with "kids these days"15 ltrs›20AFish in a negitoro roll4 ltrs›
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