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Produced, to make the hole with (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bore

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'hole with' is the definition.
'bore' can be an answer for 'hole' (hole can mean to bore a hole). I am not sure about the 'with' bit.

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(Other definitions for bore that I've seen before include "Wearisome person" , "Pierce - weary - tidal flood" , "Tidal wave; drill" , "No fun" , "Dull person; use a drill" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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