Dentist's directive Crossword Clue

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Dentist's directive Crossword Answer

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SPIT

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RINSE

(5 letters)

FLOSS

(5 letters)

OPENWIDE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
2. not defended or capable of being defended
(verb)
1. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
2. spread out or open from a closed or folded state
(noun)
1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
2. where the air is unconfined

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIRECTIVE (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
DIRECTIVE (noun)
1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
DENTIST (noun)
1. a person qualified to practice dentistry

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SPIT
(4 letters)
RINSE
(5 letters)
FLOSS
(5 letters)
OPENWIDE
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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Down

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