Question 1

What is the answer to "Unfounded rumor"?

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The answer is CANARD. "Unfounded rumor" clues "CANARD," a French word meaning a false or baseless story. The term comes from the idea of a "duck" (canard in French) being easily led astray, much like how a rumor spreads without truth. In English, it’s often used in journalism or politics to describe a fabricated claim. The answer plays on the double meaning—both the bird and the misleading tale.

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Can I get a hint for "Unfounded rumor" without seeing the answer?

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Question 3

Why is "CANARD" the answer to "Unfounded rumor"?

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"Unfounded rumor" clues "CANARD," a French word meaning a false or baseless story. The term comes from the idea of a "duck" (canard in French) being easily led astray, much like how a rumor spreads without truth. In English, it’s often used in journalism or politics to describe a fabricated claim. The answer plays on the double meaning—both the bird and the misleading tale.

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