Snake that's totalling? Crossword Clue Answers on September 30, 2024
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Updated Sep 30, 2024
Snake that's totalling? Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Snake that's totalling? for the September 30, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with A and end with R, and the possible solutions are ACHAR, ACHER, ADDER.
Answer
The answer to the clue, Snake that's totalling? is ADDER.
Explanation
The answer to the Snake that's totalling? is ADDER.
"ADDER" is a type of snake, but this clue also plays on the word's double meaning. In addition to being a venomous snake, “adder” refers to someone or something that totals or adds up numbers. The clue uses this double entendre, cleverly merging the snake and mathematical meanings of "adder." This kind of wordplay is typical in cryptic crosswords, where one word can serve multiple roles, providing a satisfying solution to the puzzle.
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