Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OPHIDIAN

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What does OPHIDIAN mean?

OPHIDIAN noun
  1. Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
OPHIDIAN adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.

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