What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "African viper" from May 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“African viper”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

PUFFADDER

Letters9

Starts withP

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 26, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “African viper” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 26, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “African viper” clue?+

The answer is PUFFADDER (9 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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