Cryptic crossword clue
Giving criminal, missing outside, ball of gum 8

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

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What does GINGIVAL mean?

GINGIVAL adjective
  1. Relating to the gums
  2. Alveolar

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