COBRA

Meaning

Any of the genus Naja of venomous snakes that can spread their neck ribs into a broad hood when threatened; a true cobra.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Portuguese cobra, from Latin colubra (“a female snake”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-06-17RABCKLO
• 2026-05-20ABODCKR
• 2026-02-16ABCKMOR
• 2024-09-17OAKCBDR
• 2024-02-28CAOKBMR
• 2024-01-27CAOLBNR
• 2024-01-12BRAOKCL
• 2023-08-28CAODBKR