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What two portmanteau words make up the word squinched?

The word "squinched" isn't actually a portmanteau. It's a regular word, meaning:

* To squeeze or compress something.

* To make a face expressing discomfort or annoyance.

Portmanteaus are words created by combining two words, like "smog" from "smoke" and "fog."

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