The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SALIVA , but the solution may also be PAPILLA which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
It's on the tip of your tongue crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SALIVA | 33 % | 6 |
| PAPILLA | 33 % | 7 |
| TASTEBUD | 33 % | 8 |
Why may PAPILLA be the right solution?
The word "papilla" refers to small bumps on the tongue's surface that contain taste buds. When something is on the tip of your tongue, it means you know the word but can't quite recall it. Therefore, "papilla" is the right answer because it is literally on the tip of your tongue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: It's on the tip of your tongue
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Crossword Answer definitions
SALIVA noun- A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SALIVA
- Mouth-watering secretion
- Digestion aid
- Mouth fluid
- Liquid that breaks down carbohydrates
- Digestive aid
- It's out of the mouths of babes
- Pavlovian production
- Pavlovian secretion
- Drool
- It's on the tip of your tongue