Toe the line Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Toe the line” from the New York Times crossword of December 1, 2024? 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, DECEMBER 1, 2024
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OBEY is the answer to “Toe the line”. It means to follow the commands or guidance of.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To follow the commands or guidance of.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: BOYE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Behave like a good dog (and receive lots of pets in return!)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Toe the line”?
OBEY, 4 letters: to follow the commands or guidance of.
When was “Toe the line” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 1, 2024.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with O.