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Wished one hadn’t put in a cherry tree? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

repined

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'wished one hadn't put' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'a cherry tree?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'cherry' could be 'pin' (pin cherry is a kind of cherry) and 'pin' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'reed' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for repined that I've seen before include "Grudged" , "Regretted" , "Was not happy" , "Expressed discontent" , "Fretted; was discontented" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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