This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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