The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LAMBKIN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result LAMBKIN
- Writer seen with family pet
- Ducks out of strike: bravo, folks!
- Darling of Los Angeles doctor and family
- Pet name for children‘s 9am broadcast
- Small woolly jumper for cute infant
- Little creature is the French doctor's relative
- Chuck the French doctor's relative?
- Research facility receiving money for family for this young thing
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The straight part
We know that "Ducks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ducks = lambkin.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LAMBKIN mean?
LAMBKIN noun- A young lamb, a very young sheep.
- A term of endearment.