“Grew new molars”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Grew new molars”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 28, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter D
T ? ? ? ? ? D

A 7-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T E E T H E D

The answer to “Grew new molars” is TEETHED

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Oct 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Grew new molars” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEETHED — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Grew new molars”

What is the answer to “Grew new molars” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEETHED — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Grew new molars”?

The answer TEETHED contains 7 letters.

Was “Grew new molars” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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