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Swift, diving duck Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Swift, diving duck . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GOLDENEYE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GOLDENEYE Swift, diving duck | (9) | ||
| 75% | GOLDEN-EYE Excellent view of the swift diving duck | (10) | ||
| 7% | FAST Swift | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 7% | SMEW Small species of diving duck | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Aug 19, 2025 |
| 6% | BELLYFLOP Horizontal dive (5,4) | (9) | Mirror Quick | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 6% | PEKING -- duck | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 6% | SPEEDOS Some diving briefs | (7) | New York Times | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | DRY "Drenched ducks dive while ___ dragons drift," tongue twister with "drenched" and its antonym | (3) | ||
| 6% | AUK Diving seabird | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 6% | NIL Love or duck | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 27, 2025 |
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The clue refers to a type of duck known for its swift and agile diving abilities. The answer, "GOLDENEYE," specifically points to the Goldeneye duck, named for its distinctive golden-yellow eye. These ducks are skilled divers, using their strong wings to propel themselves underwater in search of food like aquatic insects and small fish. The male Goldeneye sports a striking black-and-white plumage with iridescent green markings, making it a visually captivating bird to observe in the wild.