Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.
Latest answer — September 11, 2026
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Clue explained
Someone who pierces food with a toothpick STABS it, so the clue describes the third-person singular verb form. The “e.g.” indicates that toothpick-piercing is an example of stabbing.
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The answer to “Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.” in the LA Times Mini crossword is STABS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 11, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.” answer
STABS (5 letters)
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What does STABS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of STABS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill
When else has “Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.” appeared?
LA Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 11, 2026 (most recent) → STABS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.”?
The answer is STABS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.”?
5 letters: STABS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 11, 2026, at 9-Across.
Can “Pierces with a toothpick, e.g.” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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