Cryptic crossword clue
Tense before osteopath’s administered oral application 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TOOTHPASTE

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What does TOOTHPASTE mean?

TOOTHPASTE noun
  1. A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

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