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Would this snake constrict the neck? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

boa

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'would this snake constrict the neck?' is the definition.
'boa' can be an answer for 'snake' (boa is a kind of snake). I am unsure of the rest of the definition.

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(Other definitions for boa that I've seen before include "feathers around the neck?" , "S American snake that crushes its prey" , "Non-venomous snake" , "Large reptile" , "Snake; feather stole" .)

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