Dentist's directive Crossword Clue

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Dentist's directive Crossword Answer

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RINSE

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OPEN

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FLOSS

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OPENWIDE

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(verb)
1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
2. rain gently
(noun)
1. a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
2. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

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

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

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PITS

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