It might be on the tip of your tongue (6)

I believe the answer is:

saliva

(Other definitions for saliva that I've seen before include "Spit" , "Oral secretion" , "Fluid in the mouth" , "Mouth moisture, spittle" , "body fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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