Crossword clue
“Reptile that smells with a forked tongue”
This clue appeared as 19-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNAKELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Reptile that smells with a forked tongue” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Reptile that smells with a forked tongue” clue?+
The answer is SNAKE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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