King ___ (venomous snake)
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 12, 2026
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King ___ (venomous snake) (5)
Answer
The answer to King ___ (venomous snake) is Cobra (5 letters).
Why does Cobra fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where the missing word completes the common name 'King Cobra.' A cobra is a venomous snake known for spreading a wide hood around its neck when threatened. The king cobra, found across South and Southeast Asia, is the world's longest venomous snake and can deliver enough venom in a single bite to kill an elephant. The 'King' modifier in the clue signals the specific species, but COBRA is the core word being sought.
What does King ___ (venomous snake) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
venomous
adjective
•capable of injecting poison through a bite or sting
•producing or containing venom
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 4-down in the New York Times Mini on March 12, 2026, by Ian Livengood, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Cobra mean?
noun
•Any of various venomous snakes of the family Elapidae.
Origin of the word Cobra
•origin: Portuguese 'cobra de capelo' meaning 'snake with a hood'
•period: 17th century
The word was shortened from the full Portuguese phrase when European colonists encountered hooded snakes in India and other colonies.
How to use Cobra in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Cobra.
•“The king cobra is one of the world's longest venomous snakes, capable of reaching lengths of up to 18 feet.”
•“While hiking through the jungle, we spotted a cobra coiled beneath a fallen log.”
•“The snake charmer's cobra swayed rhythmically to the music from his flute.”
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- What is the answer to King ___ (venomous snake)?
- The answer is Cobra (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 12, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to King ___ (venomous snake) have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Cobra.
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