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German lover forced to creep (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grovel

'to creep' is the definition.
('grovel' can be a synonym of 'creep')

'german lover forced' is the wordplay.
'german' becomes 'g' (abbreviation).
'forced' indicates an anagram.
'lover' anagrammed gives 'rovel'.
'g'+'rovel'='GROVEL'

(Other definitions for grovel that I've seen before include "Behave obsequiously, humble oneself" , "Humble oneself in supplication" , "Behave obsequiously in fear or servitude" , "Display abject humility" , "Show extreme humility" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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