Snake ___ (dice roll)

Latest answer — July 17, 2026

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Think about the pair of numbers that roll together often in games! 🎲

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  1. 1Spanish question word
  2. 4National Ice Cream Month and National Hot Dog Month
  3. 5Battery life, informally
  4. 6Poker buy-ins
  5. 7Tie up, as a ship

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  1. 1Only world capital that starts with "Q"
  2. 2Painful sore
  3. 3Snake ___ (dice roll)
  4. 4The daughter of Saturn, sister of Jupiter and mother to Mars, in Roman myth
  5. 5Traffic snarl

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  1. 1. Spanish question word — Answer: QUE. Hint: This word is often used to ask for clarification in Spanish! ❓
  2. 4. National Ice Cream Month and National Hot Dog Month — Answer: JULY. Hint: This summer month is perfect for enjoying frozen treats and barbecues! 🍦
  3. 5. Battery life, informally — Answer: JUICE. Hint: Think of what fuels your devices in a fun way! 🔋
  4. 6. Poker buy-ins — Answer: ANTES. Hint: It's the initial wager that sets the stage for the game! ♠️
  5. 7. Tie up, as a ship — Answer: MOOR. Hint: Think about how ships stay securely in place at the dock! ⚓

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  1. 1. Only world capital that starts with "Q" — Answer: QUITO. Hint: This capital city is nestled high in the Andes and is famous for its historical sites! 🏔️
  2. 2. Painful sore — Answer: ULCER. Hint: This uncomfortable spot can really make you wince! 😖
  3. 3. Snake ___ (dice roll) — Answer: EYES. Hint: Think about the pair of numbers that roll together often in games! 🎲
  4. 4. The daughter of Saturn, sister of Jupiter and mother to Mars, in Roman myth — Answer: JUNO. Hint: She’s known for her protective nature and has a connection to marriage, often depicted with a peacock! 🦚
  5. 5. Traffic snarl — Answer: JAM. Hint: When cars are stuck together for too long, what tasty breakfast treat comes to mind? 🍞

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The answer to “Snake ___ (dice roll)” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EYES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 17, 2026 at 3-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.

“Snake ___ (dice roll)” answer

EYES (4 letters)

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Why the answer is EYES

Think about the pair of numbers that roll together often in games! 🎲

When else has “Snake ___ (dice roll)” appeared?

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July 17, 2026 (most recent) → EYES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Snake ___ (dice roll)”?

The answer is EYES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Snake ___ (dice roll)”?

4 letters: EYES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 17, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Snake ___ (dice roll)” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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.

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