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Blush perhaps but become friends again (4-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

make-up

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This clue might be a double definition.

'blush perhaps' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'become friends again' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'but' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for make-up that I've seen before include "Invent; constitute" , "Heal breach, become friends again" , "Manufacture" , "Put together" , "Compose (quarrel, story)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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