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“Tooth's pointed tip”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tooth's pointed tip”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter P
C ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C U S P

The answer to “Tooth's pointed tip” is CUSP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 5, 2026

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 “Tooth's pointed tip” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CUSP — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Tooth's pointed tip”

What is the answer to “Tooth's pointed tip” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUSP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tooth's pointed tip”?

The answer CUSP contains 4 letters.

Was “Tooth's pointed tip” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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