Initially check sign of tooth decay (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARIES Initially check sign of tooth decay (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 19, 2026
8% ENDORSE Sign, as a check (7) Commuter Apr 1, 2026
7% ROT Decay (3) Commuter Apr 25, 2026
7% ENDORSED Signed, as a check (8) Commuter Mar 10, 2026
7% ARIES Sign of tooth decay initially ignored (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 10, 2025
6% CUSPS Tooth points (5) Thomas Joseph May 8, 2026
6% CANINE Pointed tooth (6) Commuter May 7, 2026
6% TUSK Large tooth (4) The Telegraph Quick May 4, 2026
6% ROTTEN Johnny - decayed (6) (6) The Guardian Quick May 4, 2026
6% FANG Vampire's tooth (4) USA Today May 1, 2026

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