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The piece between one's teeth? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bit

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'the piece' is the definition.
('bit' can be a synonym of 'piece')

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(Other definitions for bit that I've seen before include "scrap" , "Part of 21 across" , "Snaffle - small piece" , "Took effect - fragment" , "Between horse's teeth, this loses control" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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