What is the answer to "Nails will do it, but not teeth" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Nails will do it, but not teeth" is RUST (4 letters).

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Nails will do it, but not teeth NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 4, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Nails will do it, but not teeth” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

RUST

4 letters · Across · last seen October 4, 2026