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The Clue

___ Tacs (breath mints) (3 letter answer)

The Answer

TIC

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Notes

The answer TIC is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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Muscular spasm
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Definition

TIC as a noun:

1. a local and habitual twitching especially in the face