This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
The asterisk marks a theme answer. It ties in to the puzzle's theme, which a "revealer" clue elsewhere in the grid usually explains.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ H
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SHARPTEETH
About the answer
SHARPTEETH has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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