What does the cryptic crossword clue "Call otolaryngology department having gaping lips (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RING (synonym="=call, phone") + ENT (synonym="=otolaryngology department, i.e. ear, nose and throat") = RINGENT The answer is RINGENT.

Call otolaryngology department having gaping lips (7)

Independent Cryptic #11850 | 13 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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