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Make more place for batter (8)

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I believe the answer is:

increase

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This clue could be a double definition.

'make more' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'place for batter' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for increase that I've seen before include "Addition, growth" , "Get bigger" , "What's more" , "Grow, add to" , "Make or grow larger" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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