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“Molar a dentist can tighten”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Molar a dentist can tighten”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter L
Last letter H
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 10-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L O O S E T O O T H

The answer to “Molar a dentist can tighten” is LOOSETOOTH

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Mar 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 10 positions
Vowels 5 50% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Molar a dentist can tighten” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOOSETOOTH — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with H.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 5 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 “Molar a dentist can tighten”

What is the answer to “Molar a dentist can tighten” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOOSETOOTH — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Molar a dentist can tighten”?

The answer LOOSETOOTH contains 10 letters.

Was “Molar a dentist can tighten” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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