The term 'GRABS WITH A TOOTHPICK' can be solved by the crossword solutions SPEARS (6 letters) and STAB (5 letters). Spear is a weapon that has been used since ancient times, consisting of a shaft with a sharpened head or blade. Stabbing is the act of thrusting a sharp object such as a knife or toothpick into something or someone. Toothpicks are small wooden sticks used to pick food out of teeth. Therefore, the term 'GRABS WITH A TOOTHPICK' can be interpreted as using a toothpick to spear or STAB something.