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Squash, compress (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

squeeze

I believe this is a double definition.

'squash' is the first definition.
(I know that squash can be written as squeeze)

'compress' is the second definition.
(I know that compress can be written as squeeze)

(Other definitions for squeeze that I've seen before include "Hug; bridge tactic" , "Extract by pressing" , "Press firmly (on all sides)" , "Boyfriend or girlfriend - crush" , "Financial restriction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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