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Squash my face (7)

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I believe the answer is:

cordial

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'squash' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'my face' is the wordplay.
'my' becomes 'cor' (both are expressions of surprise).
'face' becomes 'dial' (face of a clock).
'cor'+'dial'='CORDIAL'

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(Other definitions for cordial that I've seen before include "Friendly; fruit drink" , "stimulating drink" , "drink with a fruity flavour" , "Pleasant - soft drink" , "Hearty - drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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