What is the answer to "Dental hygienist’s target" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Dental hygienist’s target" is TARTAR (6 letters).

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Dental hygienist’s target WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 16, 2026 puzzle

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TARTAR

6 letters · Across · last seen October 16, 2026

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