Cryptic crossword clue
When blotto, seal lips around a straw to get the rest? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PAILLASSE

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What does PAILLASSE mean?

PAILLASSE noun
  1. An under bed or mattress of straw.

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