Crossword clue: the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

The most common answer is gingiva (7 letters).

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

Possible answers

gingiva 7 letters wn-def

the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

gum 3 letters wn-def

the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth