Puff ___ (venomous snake) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Puff ___ (venomous snake) last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ADDER.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ADDER Puff ___ (venomous snake) (5) USA Today Aug 1, 2017
9% VIPER Venomous snake (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 10, 2026
9% ASP Venomous snake (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
9% ASPS Venomous snakes (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 11, 2025
8% DIAMONDBACK Venomous snake (11) Thomas Joseph Oct 21, 2025
8% COTTONMOUTH Venomous snake (11) Thomas Joseph Oct 21, 2025
8% COBRA Venomous snake (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 21, 2025
8% MAMBA Venomous snake (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 21, 2025
7% BOA ___ constrictor, large non-venomous snake (3)
7% MALICE Venom (6) The Telegraph Quick Dec 14, 2025

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A "Puff ___" is a common term for a venomous snake known as an ADDER. Adders are found in Europe and Asia, known for their distinctively marked bodies and venomous bite.