Lover -- or crush? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SQUEEZE Lover -- or crush? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 2, 2019
66% EXPOUND Comment on former lover with crush (7) (7)
10% POWDER Crush (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 22, 2026
9% ACEDIT Crushed the test (6) Universal Aug 12, 2026
9% BEAU Lover (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 10, 2026
9% GRIND Crush to powder (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 14, 2026
9% ACED Crushed, in a way (4) New York Times Jul 12, 2026
8% GROUND Crushed soil (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Aug 20, 2026
8% SPCA Pet lover's org. (4) The Atlantic Aug 18, 2026
8% GAME Angry Birds or Candy Crush (4) New York Times Midi Aug 17, 2026

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