Solution for 16 July cryptic crossword clue

What babies do with article on peg (6)

Solution – teethe


This is an example of a charades clue – ie the solution is built up in parts.  Teething is obviously something that babies do.
How does that relate to "article on peg" – well "the" is an article (in grammar) and "tee" is a sort of peg used in golf.  So tee + the = teethe


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