Crossword Genius

Squander money in buffet (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blow

I believe this is a double definition.

'squander money' is the first definition.
(blowing money is wasting it)

'buffet' is the second definition.
(both can mean to hit)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for blow that I've seen before include "Bang, wallop" , "haymaker, perhaps" , "Clip" , "Shock; sound (a horn)" , "Sudden misfortune" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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