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NYT Daily • July 31, 2025

Big name in dental care

Answer:

ORALB

Hint:

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"Big name in dental care\"** (answer: **ORALB**):\n\n*\"This brand’s name starts with a word meaning 'related to the mouth' and ends with a letter that might remind you of a bee.\"*\n\nThis hint guides the solver by breaking down the structure of the brand name without giving it away outright. It also avoids repeating the original clue while making the answer more accessible."]

Explanation:

The clue **"Big name in dental care"** leads to the answer **"ORALB"** through a combination of wordplay and brand recognition. 1. **"Big name"** suggests a well-known or prominent brand in the field of dental care. 2. **"Dental care"** directly points to products related to oral hygiene, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste. 3. **"ORALB"** is a major brand in dental care, known for its toothbrushes and oral hygiene products. The name itself is a blend of **"oral"** (relating to the mouth) and **"B"** (possibly short for "brush" or simply a brand suffix). The clue cleverly hints at the brand's prominence in the industry while also breaking down the name into its logical components.

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