Is very fond of ducks (5)

I believe the answer is:

loves

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'is very fond of' is the definition.

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for loves that I've seen before include "Likes very much" , "Holds dear" , "Is enamoured with" , "Adores" , "Has great affection for" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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