Crossword answer
CANARD
6 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen New York Times, July 3, 2026
Letter pattern
CANARD
Clues that lead to CANARD
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CANARD is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fake news” in the New York Times crossword on July 3, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
INDENTSet right?
ENCASEPlace in a crate
LEADER__ of the pack
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
ROOMIESuite sharer
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SLEEPYDrowsy
ERRANTOff-target
Every appearance of CANARD (6)
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Jul 3, 2026
Fake news · New York Times · 46 Across
Jun 20, 2026
French duck – hoax (6) · The Guardian · 16 Down
Aug 23, 2025
Unfounded rumor · New York Times · 1 Down
Apr 11, 2025
False rumor · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Down
Jun 14, 2024
Record of visit suppressing an ugly rumour · The Independent · 6 Down
Dec 26, 2020
False rumor · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Across