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NYT Daily • September 1, 2025

Nile reptiles

Answer:

ASPS

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue "Nile reptiles" points to "ASPS," which are venomous snakes commonly found near the Nile River in Egypt. The word "Nile" directly hints at the location, while "reptiles" narrows it down to snakes—specifically asps, known from history and mythology (like Cleopatra’s legendary encounter). It’s a straightforward definition clue with no wordplay, relying on geography and animal facts.

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