“Reptile with a colorful name” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROSYBOA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reptile with a colorful name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2026, where it runs at 20 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2026 grid19AKeep-on-keeping-on quality4 ltrs›23AMisdirect4 ltrs›26ALike hand-to-hand fighting10 ltrs›28AOn the starting line9 ltrs›29AOver/under and point spread10 ltrs›35AFancy-schmancy4 ltrs›38A"OMG"-evoking deed4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 7, 20261ABreakfast bar item11 ltrs›12ASummer picnic side dish13 ltrs›14AHomo sapiens, e.g.15 ltrs›16ACurio shop treasure6 ltrs›17ASinger with the 2016 Grammy-winning soul ballad "Cranes in the Sky"7 ltrs›18ALosing propositions?5 ltrs›21ACause for getting stuck4 ltrs›22ANot, colloquially4 ltrs›
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