Back tooth NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Back tooth” crossword clue is MOLAR (5 letters). We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and USA Today and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on August 3, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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MOLAR: a grinding tooth.
Best answers for “Back tooth”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOLAR | 5 | Back tooth |
| 2 | FAIRY | 5 | Tooth ___ similar clue |
| 3 | LOOSE | 5 | Like a wiggly tooth similar clue |
| 4 | ACHES | 5 | Hurts, like a tooth similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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What is the 5-letter answer to the Back tooth crossword clue?
MOLAR is the 5-letter answer to the “Back tooth” crossword clue.
When was the Back tooth crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 3, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Back tooth crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with FAIRY (“Tooth ___”), LOOSE (“Like a wiggly tooth”), ACHES (“Hurts, like a tooth”).