Squeeze with the fingers (5)

I believe the answer is:

pinch

(Other definitions for pinch that I've seen before include "Economise - steal" , "appropriate" , "Tweak" , "Nip - purloin" , "Grip tightly; steal (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.

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