The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPROCKETS
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The straight part
We know that "wheel teeth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wheel teeth = sprockets.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPROCKETS mean?
SPROCKETS noun- A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
- (usually in the plural) The tooth of such a wheel.
- A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.
- A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product.