The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SQUEEZE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Girlfriend/crush" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case girlfriend/crush = squeeze.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SQUEEZE mean?
SQUEEZE noun- A close or tight fit.
- A difficult position.
- A hug or other affectionate grasp.
- A romantic partner.
- An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
- The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
- A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
- A traversal of a narrow passage.
- (epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
- The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
- A bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.
- To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
- To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
- To fit into a tight place.
- To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
- To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
- To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
- To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.