Cryptic crossword clue
Gap between teeth? Help returned to check one 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DIASTEMA

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The straight part
We know that "Gap between teeth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gap between teeth = diastema.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DIASTEMA mean?

DIASTEMA noun
  1. A gap or space between two adjacent teeth, especially the upper front incisors (in humans).
  2. Any abnormal space, fissure, or cleft in an organ or part of the body.
  3. The modified protoplasm at the equator of a cell, existing before mitotic division.

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