| Clue | Source | Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Swilled out the throat with an antiseptic | ||
| Rinsed the throat without swallowing (7) | ||
| Washed the throat with egg and lard preparation (7) | ||
| Rinsed throat | ||
| Holding pair of gloves, Edgar mistakenly rinsed chops | The Telegraph Toughie | 19 Feb 2021 | 
| Scoped things out? | Wall Street Journal | 29 Mar 2017 | 
| Used mouthwash | Eugene Sheffer | 23 Feb 2015 | 
| Rinsed one's mouth and throat | ||
| Did a morning chore | ||
| Cleared the throat | ||
| Rinsed, in a way | ||
| Degermed, in a way |