Bird that can precede the starts of 20-, 30-, 36-, 46- and 52-Across Crossword Clue

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The clue for your today's crossword puzzle is: "Bird that can precede the starts of 20-, 30-, 36-, 46- and 52-Across" ,published by L.A. Times Daily. Please check our best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword is "Bird that can precede the starts of 20-, 30-, 36-, 46- and 52-Across". The answer for this clue is "DUCK". Let's explore why this answer is correct.

1. The clue mentions a bird, indicating that we are looking for a type of avian creature. 2. The clue specifies that this bird can precede the starts of 20-, 30-, 36-, 46- and 52-Across. This suggests that the letters at the beginning of certain words in these crossword entries can combine with the bird to create new words or phrases.

Now, let's look at the crossword entries mentioned in the clue.

• 20-Across: The letters at its beginning combined with the bird spell "DUCKBILL," which refers to a bird with a broad, flat bill resembling that of a duck.
• 30-Across: When the initial letters of this entry are combined with the bird, we get "DUCKSOUP," a phrase that means an easy or effortless task.
• 36-Across: The bird combined with the beginning letters of this entry forms "DUCKLING," which refers to a young duck.
• 46-Across: Combining the bird with the start of this entry creates "DUCKWALK," which refers to a particular style of walking, often associated with certain musicians.
• 52-Across: The bird preceding the beginning letters of this entry yields "DUCKPOND," which is a small body of water where ducks can swim.

Considering the connections between the bird and these words or phrases associated with ducks, "DUCK" is indeed the correct answer for today's clue. It fits both the description of a bird and the requirement to precede the starts of the specified crossword entries.

Definition of "DUCK"

a waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.

Example :

visitors can board an amphibious duck to explore the city

I thought I saw you duck out

a responsibility which a less courageous man might well have ducked

 The Crossword clue "Bird that can precede the starts of 20-, 30-, 36-, 46- and 52-Across" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	5 December 2017	DUCK
The Washington Post	5 December 2017	DUCK