Cryptic crossword clue
Disinfectant that will benefit you orally

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SHEEP-DIP

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The straight part
We know that "Disinfectant that will benefit you orally" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disinfectant that will benefit you orally = sheep-dip.
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 SHEEP-DIP mean?

SHEEP-DIP noun
  1. A liquid formulation of insecticide and fungicide, used to protect sheep from infestation by external parasites.
SHEEP-DIP verb
  1. To replace someone's public service in the military and/or intelligence with another pretended occupation in order for them to serve as a covert intelligence agent.

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