Type of snake that killed Cleopatra Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Type of snake that killed Cleopatra last seen in Family Time 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ASP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASP Type of snake that killed Cleopatra (3) Family Time Jun 12, 2017
3% ASPS Snakes (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
3% SLAY Kill (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 9, 2025
3% NILE Queen Cleopatra's river (4)
3% COBRA Snake charmer's snake (5) Newsday Sep 24, 2025
3% ANTONY Cleopatra's love (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 10, 2025
3% ADDERS Snakes (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 10, 2025
3% PYTHON Snake (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 1, 2025
3% BOA Snake that kills by crushing (3) Puzzler Backwords Jul 20, 2025
3% MONGOOSES Animals famed for their ability to kill snakes (9) (9)

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The snake that famously ended Cleopatra's life was an ASP. In ancient Egypt, the asp was a symbol of royalty and divine authority. Cleopatra's choice of death by asp bite added a dramatic touch to her legend.