State requirement for work dough (5)

I believe the answer is:

knead

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'work dough' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for knead that I've seen before include "Massage - naked (anag)" , "Work dough or massage flesh" , "Work with finger movements" , "Massage with hands" , "Work together" .)

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

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