“___ monster (only venomous lizard native to the U.S.)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GILA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ monster (only venomous lizard native to the U.S.)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2025, where it runs at 4 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.