Nile 33-Down

Latest answer — October 11, 2026

55 Down

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An Egyptian cobra with its hood spread, representing the Nile cobra referred to by the clue.

Clue explained

The cross-reference sends you to 33-Down, COBRA; with “Nile” added, that points to the Egyptian cobra, also known as an asp. “Asp” is a traditional name for a venomous snake, especially the Egyptian cobra in historical and literary references. That association is why the snake appears in familiar retellings of Cleopatra’s death, though the precise details of her death remain uncertain.

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This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Nile 33-Down” in the LA Times crossword is ASP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 55-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Nile 33-Down” answer

ASP (3 letters)

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What does ASP mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ASP is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a small southern European viper with an upturned snout
  • a large predatory Eurasian freshwater fish of the carp family

When else has “Nile 33-Down” appeared?

LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

October 11, 2026 (most recent) → ASP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Nile 33-Down”?

The answer is ASP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Nile 33-Down”?

3 letters: ASP.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 55-Down.

Can “Nile 33-Down” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for October 11, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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