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Called and spoke (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rung

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'called' is the first definition.
(ring can mean to call on the phone)

'spoke' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rung that I've seen before include "spoke" , "Tolled - step on ladder" , "Telephoned" , "Crosspiece of a ladder" , "Phoned" .)

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