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Venomous creature, one with a sting in the tail but not the head (3)

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ASP is the 3-letter answer to “Venomous creature, one with a sting in the tail but not the head (3)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 20 August 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword20 AUG 2026

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Three other clues in the database also answer ASP.

As quickly as possible gets rid of a snake (3)ASPCreature reputed to have killed Cleopatra (3)ASPKiller of Cleopatra, according to legend (3)ASP

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