Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m the coral pink tissue your teeth poke out through;
I’m a rubber adhesive: a postage stamp glue;
I’m to clog up the works; a detective’s wet shoe;
And by golly, by gee; I’m a stick that you chew.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Asher. See comments for answer.

2 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Asher Says:

    Gum

  2. Bill Says:

    GUM is correct. Way to go, Asher!

    Line 1: Gingiva gum
    Line 2: Postage stamp gum
    Line 3: Gum up, Gumshoe
    Line 4: By gum, Chewing gum

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