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Tooth finally extracted, which is cool (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fan

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'is cool' is the definition.
(fan can mean to cool down)

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(Other definitions for fan that I've seen before include "Manual cooling device - for admirer?" , "Devotee; ventilator" , "Keen follower; cooler" , "Manually wielded cooling device" , "Cooling device for an ardent supporter" .)

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