This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
V _ _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ _ R
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VIPER as a word: A venomous snake in the family Viperidae; (informal) Any venomous snake.
VIPER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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