What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Alternative to a snake" from December 13, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Alternative to a snake”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DRANO

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 13, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Alternative to a snake” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 13, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Alternative to a snake” clue?+

The answer is DRANO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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