This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ A
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About the answer
COBRA as a word: Any of various venomous snakes of the genus Naja; A type of lanyard knot, thought to resemble a snake in its shape.
COBRA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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