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The Clue

N. African menaces (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ASPS

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Notes

The answer ASPS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

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Definition

ASP as a noun:

1. (asp, asp viper, Vipera aspis) = of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder
2. (asp, Egyptian cobra, Naja haje) = cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death