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Solution for hygienist opening laundry (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mouthwash

'solution for hygienist' is the definition.
(solution a hygienist might use)

'opening laundry' is the wordplay.
'opening' becomes 'mouth' (mouth is a kind of opening).
'laundry' becomes 'wash' (synonyms).
'mouth'+'wash'='MOUTHWASH'

(Other definitions for mouthwash that I've seen before include "rubbish" , "Oral rinse" , "Liquid breath freshener" , "Medicated solution used for gargling" , "Gargle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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