Egyptian snake
Editorially verified for the Oct 11, 2026
9 Down
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Clue explained
An asp is a venomous snake associated with ancient Egypt. The word is especially familiar from the traditional story that Cleopatra died from an asp’s bite, though the exact circumstances—and the snake involved—are uncertain. In crossword clues, “Egyptian snake” often points to this historical association rather than to one definitively identified species.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Egyptian snake” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ASP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026 at 9-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.
“Egyptian snake” 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 “Egyptian snake” appeared?
New York Times Midi 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 “Egyptian snake”?
The answer is ASP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Egyptian snake”?
3 letters: ASP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026, at 9-Down.
Can “Egyptian snake” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi 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 today's NYT Midi answers?
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