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Doctor puts pressure on cleaner (3)

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I believe the answer is:

mop

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'pressure on cleaner' is the definition.
'mop' can be an answer for 'cleaner' (something which 'cleans'). I am not sure about the 'pressure on' bit.

'doctor puts' is the wordplay.
'doctor' becomes 'mo' (medical officer).
'puts' becomes 'p' (this might be a standard abbreviation which I don't know about).
'mo'+'p'='MOP'

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(Other definitions for mop that I've seen before include "Mass of disordered hair" , "Floor cleaner" , "Wet cleaner" , "A thick mass of hair on head" , "Finish off a task - . . . up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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