“Alternative to a snake” crossword clue
Answer
D
R
A
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O
•••••DRANO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DRANO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Alternative to a snake”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 13, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 13, 2025 grid1APossible turnoff on a first date9 ltrs›10ASpicy shellfish dish11 ltrs›12AYellow 5 and Red 40, for two13 ltrs›15A"Cool beans!"5 ltrs›19AShade of the gay pride triangle7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 13, 202514ACity SE of Chicago4 ltrs›16AGrub4 ltrs›18A"Knowing" without really knowing, for short3 ltrs›21ACry in many a horror film3 ltrs›22AActress Birch of "Hocus Pocus"5 ltrs›24ARobert Byrd was one for 51 years: Abbr.3 ltrs›25AAbstain from5 ltrs›27APhilippic6 ltrs›
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