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Making jam from scratch (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scrape

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This could be a double definition.

'making jam' is the first definition.
'scrape' can be an answer for 'jam' (both can mean a difficult situation). I'm not certain of the 'making' bit.

'scratch' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for scrape that I've seen before include "Rub; (bow and) be humble" , "Scratch the surface in a predicament" , "Abrade in capers" , "Difficult predicament" , "Informally, an awkward situation due to rashness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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