Some leaves are swallowed — tend to need chewing first Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DENTATE Some leaves are swallowed — tend to need chewing first (7) The Times Cryptic Feb 12, 2015
5% YARDS You need 10 for a first down (5) USA Today Oct 25, 2026
5% GAS A driving need for some people (3) USA Today Oct 23, 2026
5% CRUNCH Bite or chew noisily (6) The Times Concise Oct 22, 2026
5% BIRD Swallow, e.g. (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 14, 2026
5% CUD Something to chew on (3) New York Times Oct 11, 2026
5% FOND Need for some pan sauces (4) LA Times Daily Oct 10, 2026
5% REAMS Chews (out) (5) New York Times Oct 1, 2026
5% MINDS Looks after, tends (5) The Times Concise Sep 30, 2026
5% ENGULF Swallow up (6) Newsday Sep 27, 2026

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