“Poisonous plant rumored to have killed the emperor Augustus” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BELLADONNA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Poisonous plant rumored to have killed the emperor Augustus”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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