NYT Crossword · 36 Down
“Like a black mamba vis-à-vis a python” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as 36 Down. The answer has 8 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 36 Down
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Across
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Down
- 1___ butter crossword clue4 letters
- 2Mind crossword clue4 letters
- 3Grand entryway crossword clue4 letters
- 4Jane ___ Institute (wildlife conservation group) crossword clue7 letters
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- 25Alternative to "tsk" crossword clue3 letters
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- 28K Street grp. crossword clue3 letters
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- 42Is able to crossword clue3 letters
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- 44Draining crossword clue6 letters
- 45Win over crossword clue6 letters
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- 56Seep crossword clue4 letters
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- 59John crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Like a black mamba vis-à-vis a python”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with D and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Like a black mamba vis-à-vis a python” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 36 Down.
What is the answer to the “Like a black mamba vis-à-vis a python” crossword clue?
The answer is DEADLIER (8 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.