Seized with the teeth
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue Seized with the teeth from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Seized with the teeth (6)
Answer
The answer to Seized with the teeth is Bit Off (6 letters).
Why does Bit Off fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Seized with the teeth' points to BIT OFF, a phrasal verb meaning to tear or cut something away using one's teeth. To bit off means to grasp something firmly between the teeth and pull or twist until it separates from the main body. The phrase appears in common expressions like 'bit off more than you can chew,' but here the clue uses the literal physical action of using teeth to seize and remove a piece of something.
What does Seized with the teeth mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
seized
verb
•grabbed or took hold of forcefully
•captured or grasped suddenly
teeth
noun
•hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing
•sharp pointed parts of an animal's mouth
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 26-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Bit Off mean?
verb phrase
•seized or gripped something with the teeth and removed or separated it by biting
How to use Bit Off in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Bit Off.
•“The dog bit off a piece of the leather shoe and swallowed it.”
•“She bit off more than she could chew when she agreed to organize three events in one week.”
•“The angry child bit off the head of his gummy bear in frustration.”
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- What is the answer to Seized with the teeth?
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- The answer has 6 letters: Bit Off.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
26 Across
answer length
6 letters