What is the answer to "Dentist's thread" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Dentist's thread" is FLOSS (5 letters).

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Dentist's thread USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 19, 2026 puzzle

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FLOSS

5 letters · Across · last seen August 19, 2026

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