Cutting teeth Crossword Clue

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Please find today's clue from the given publisher "The Irish News Cryptic".
Let us gather the related details that will help us find the correct answer to "Cutting teeth" clue .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Cutting teeth" and the answer is "INCISORS". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits:

1. First, let's focus on the word "cutting". In dental terms, cutting refers to the process of biting and tearing food. This immediately suggests that we are looking for a type of teeth that play a role in biting and cutting.
2. We move on to the word "teeth". Teeth are the hard, calcified structures that we use for chewing and biting. It's worth noting that the human mouth contains different types of teeth with specific functions.
3. The answer to the clue is "INCISORS". Incisors are the flat, sharp-edged teeth located in the front of the mouth. They are responsible for cutting and biting into food. Incisors are typically used to bite into and slice through food items like fruits or sandwiches.

Therefore, the answer "INCISORS" perfectly matches the clue "Cutting teeth" because incisors are indeed the teeth that perform the cutting action when eating. They are the front teeth that help us break down food into smaller pieces before the molars and premolars further grind it down for digestion.

 The Crossword clue "Cutting teeth" published 5 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Irish News Cryptic	15 August 2019	INCISORS
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	12 October 2018	INCISORS
L.A. Times Daily	18 September 2018	INCISORS
The Washington Post	18 September 2018	INCISORS
Irish Times Simplex	9 December 2004	INCISORS