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“Hair accessory with teeth”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hair accessory with teeth”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter B
C ? ? B

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C O M B

The answer to “Hair accessory with teeth” is COMB

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Hair accessory with teeth” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is COMB — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer COMB

COMB has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Barber tool with teeth” Jun 8, 2026 “Hair tool with teeth” Apr 20, 2026 “Search thoroughly” Sep 12, 2025 “Grooming tool” Jul 20, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Hair accessory with teeth”

What is the answer to “Hair accessory with teeth” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COMB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hair accessory with teeth”?

The answer COMB contains 4 letters.

Was “Hair accessory with teeth” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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