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Face having to use an old phone? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dial

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'face' is the first definition.
(face of a clock)

'to use an old phone?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'having' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for dial that I've seen before include "feature of old phone?" , "Ring the clock-face" , "Part of old telephone" , "Watch face" , "Clock face" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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