“Duck with soft feathers”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Duck with soft feathers”, last seen on May 19, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

EIDER

The answer to “Duck with soft feathers” is EIDER

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PublishedMay 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Duck with soft feathers” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EIDER — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Duck with soft feathers”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Duck with soft feathers” is EIDER — a 5-letter down entry from the May 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

EIDER has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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