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Calls, in our hearing, for wrenches (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wrings

'wrenches' is the definition.
('wring' can be a synonym of 'wrench')

'calls in our hearing' is the wordplay.
'calls' becomes 'rings' ('ring' can be a synonym of 'call').
'in our hearing' shows a homophone (sound like).
'rings' sounds like 'WRINGS'.

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for wrings that I've seen before include "Wrenches" , "Twists and squeezes, maybe hands in distress" , "Twists and squeezes to remove liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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