Nails will do it, but not teeth Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Nails will do it, but not teeth” from the New York Times crossword of October 4, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 4, 2026
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RUST is the answer to “Nails will do it, but not teeth”. It means to oxidize iron.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To oxidize iron.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: URTS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Sign of decay”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Nails will do it, but not teeth”?
RUST, 4 letters: to oxidize iron.
When was “Nails will do it, but not teeth” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 4, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.