What does the cryptic crossword clue "Squeezed wife and spoke (5)" mean?

The definition is "Squeezed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym of "wife") + RUNG (synonym of "spoke"); definition: "Squeezed" The answer is WRUNG.

Squeezed wife and spoke (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28915 | 14 Across | 2022-11-15 flower

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