“Some terrarium denizens” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PETSNAKES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Some terrarium denizens”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 16, 2026, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 16, 2026 grid11AFinish (up)4 ltrs›16ADialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short4 ltrs›18ASummer flier4 ltrs›21ACreatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore5 ltrs›24ATrunk item6 ltrs›28AMolecule that can self-splice3 ltrs›32A"Here we go!"8 ltrs›37ATennis great who had a tennis scholarship from U.C.L.A.4 ltrs›40ADiverts6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 16, 20261AComing-out party?10 ltrs›15A"Hello-o-o?"10 ltrs›17AScenario calling for self-reliance10 ltrs›19AClassic 1926 poem associated with the Harlem Renaissance4 ltrs›20ADo some cleaning4 ltrs›22ASound around a summer cornfield3 ltrs›23AWood used for flooring3 ltrs›25AShortest-reigning English monarch (9 days)8 ltrs›
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