Can't keep one's mouth shut? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 18, 2020 · 51-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 18, 2020 · 51-Across · 5 letters
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an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"
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