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The Clue

Fits with another, as a gear tooth (6 letter answer)

The Answer

MESHES

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Notes

The answer MESHES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Engages
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Definition

MESH as a noun:

1. the number of opening per inch of a screen; measures size of particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered cellulose"
2. (engagement, mesh, meshing, interlocking) = contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears"
3. (mesh topology, mesh) = the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component
4. (net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork) = an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
5. (mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking) = the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"

MESH as a verb:

1. (engage, mesh, lock, operate) = keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
2. (interlock, mesh) = coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
3. work together in harmony
4. (enmesh, mesh, ensnarl) = entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh