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Compelled to give cheese back (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

made

'compelled' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'cheese back' is the wordplay.
'cheese' becomes 'edam' (Edam is an example).
'back' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'edam' reversed gives 'MADE'.

'to give' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for made that I've seen before include "Created" , "One renovating (painting)" , "brought about" , "Fabricated" , "Manufactured" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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