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Dental work that is satisfying? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

filling

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'satisfying?' is the definition.
('fill' can be a synonym of 'satisfy')

'dental work' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'work' could be 'fill' (filling is a kind of working) and 'fill' is found within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'that is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for filling that I've seen before include "Tooth insert" , "Requirement of teeth or petrol tank?" , "Finding someone for (a post)" , "Satisfying (meal); one given by dentist" , "Contents" .)

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