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Answer: Gap.   It’s pointing to “gap” because a gap is the space between things.  In teeth: a diastema is the gap between teeth. In time: a time gap is the interval between events.  In fences: gaps are openings between slats or posts. “Wide or tiny” fits because gaps can vary in size.  So the riddle lists places where “a space between” shows up, and “gap” is the common thread.

Answer: Squeeze.  It’s a wordplay on the different meanings of “squeeze.” “Press without fingers” points to applying pressure in general (like squeezing a stress ball or a trigger). “Pull juice from fruit” is literal—squeezing an orange or lemon. “Show you love with a short embrace” nods to a quick affectionate hug often called “a squeeze.” All three clues converge on the action and noun “squeeze.”

Answer: A Mailbox. A “mailbox” has “letters,” but they’re mail, not alphabet characters. It also has a “flag,” the small lever you raise to signal outgoing mail, even though it isn’t a pole with a flag. So both clues fit a mailbox through wordplay.

Answer: Mine.   “Mine” carries three distinct meanings that match each clue: Shouted to claim: someone yells “Mine!” to assert ownership. Dug for riches: a mine is a place where minerals, coal, or gems are extracted. Buried to maim: a land mine is an explosive device concealed underground. The riddle packs these homonyms into one word, making “mine” the perfect answer.