May 24, 2026 Mini / 1D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Snake that can weigh over 100 pounds NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Snake that can weigh over 100 pounds, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 1D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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BOA
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
BOA is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Snake that can weigh over 100 pounds. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BOA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- BOA has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
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Other NYT Crossword Clues Using BOA
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View all BOA clues Position 1D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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