“Backstabbers” crossword clue
Answer
S
N
A
K
E
S
••••••SNAKES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SNAKES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Backstabbers”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 1, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 1, 2026 grid1ASticks in locks4 ltrs›14AElement between fluorine and sodium4 ltrs›17AAnimals whose Aztec name translates to "turtle-rabbit"10 ltrs›20APrepare, in military slang11 ltrs›23ASome winds5 ltrs›27ABaguettes, e.g.4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 1, 20265APhilosopher who championed simple explanations5 ltrs›10ACAT or PET follower4 ltrs›15ASpongy exfoliator5 ltrs›16ABody-sculpting procedure, informally4 ltrs›19ATalks and talks4 ltrs›22AIt may be bitter3 ltrs›24AHoliday that's also a Hebrew letter3 ltrs›25A"WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___5 ltrs›
Back to the full May 1, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.