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Count on hearing, in a bind (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trussed

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'in a bind' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'count on hearing' is the wordplay.
'count on' becomes 'trust' (I've seen this in another clue).
'hearing' shows a homophone (sound like).
'trust' sounds like 'TRUSSED'.

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(Other definitions for trussed that I've seen before include "Bundled up" , "Tied up" , "Bound up tightly" , "Dusters (anag) - bound" , "Secured" .)

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