NOUN: "the tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "the tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
2. any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
(verb)
1. grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
2. become sticky

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ALVEOLAR (noun)
1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
TISSUE (noun)
1. a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
2. part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
TISSUE (verb)
1. create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

Hint 3: Anagram

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MUG

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