Throttles (9)

I believe the answer is:

strangles

'throttles' is the definition.
('strangle' can be a synonym of 'throttle')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for strangles that I've seen before include "Throttles to death" , "problem for hacks?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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