Like a cheetah - with sharp teeth and claws? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NIPPY Like a cheetah - with sharp teeth and claws? (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 11, 2025
7% TALON Sharp claw (5) (5) Puzzler Nov 27, 2025
6% EARWIG Insect with pincer-like claws (6) (6) Puzzler Jan 2, 2026
5% NATURAL Not sharp or flat (7) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
5% GASP Sharp breath (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 19, 2026
5% RAPS Sharp knocks (4) Commuter Feb 18, 2026
5% ACRID Sharp-smelling (5) USA Today Feb 18, 2026
5% WITS Sharpness (4) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
5% POINTY Sharp at the tip (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 15, 2026
5% COGS Gear teeth (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 13, 2026

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