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What the Apache warrior had to do with his teeth (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chew

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'do with his teeth' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'what the apache warrior had' is the wordplay.
'had' indicates a hidden word (I've seen 'have' mean this).
'CHEW' is hidden in the letters of 'what apache warrior'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for chew that I've seen before include "Reflect on" , "bit of tobacco" , "Bite and grind food in the mouth" , "Treat for dog" , "Masticate, grind between teeth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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