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Daring duck? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

game

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This might be a double definition.

'daring' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'duck?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for game that I've seen before include "See 8" , "Lark" , "Final declaration of tennis result - . . . ., set and match" , "Animals hunted for food" , "Eager and willing to accept challenge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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