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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025
Relative of an adder
Answer:
ASP
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
An "adder" is another word for a venomous snake, often used in British English. The clue hints at a "relative" of that snake, meaning another type of serpent—here, the "asp," which is also a poisonous snake. The wordplay relies on knowing that both terms refer to snakes, with "relative" simply meaning a similar or related creature. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden tricks.