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Perhaps needing plates inserted, without force (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

toothless

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'perhaps needing plates inserted' is the first definition.
(a plate is a part of a set of dentures)

'without force' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for toothless that I've seen before include "Lacking in force" , "Unable to chew; ineffective (sanction)" , "Lacking power" , "Deprived of power" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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