It has teeth and turns
Archive answer — August 11, 2026
5 Down
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“GEAR” is the published 4-letter fill for 5 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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- 5. Cry on April Fools' Day
Answer: GOTYA
- 6. Put on the books
Answer: ENACT
- 7. Like Spider-Man
Answer: AGILE
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- 1. A beatnik may beat it
Answer: BONGO
- 2. Business with a lot of customers who are surfers
Answer: ETAIL
- 3. What seasons and dishwashers do
Answer: CYCLE
- 4. McKinnon who played Weird Barbie in "Barbie"
Answer: KATE
- 5. It has teeth and turns
Answer: GEAR
The answer to “It has teeth and turns” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is GEAR — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 11, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“It has teeth and turns” answer
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Why does GEAR fit?
GEAR is the published 4-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “It has teeth and turns” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “It has teeth and turns”?
The answer is GEAR.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: GEAR.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for August 11, 2026 at 5-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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