Answer:

crushes

Answer	Crossword Clue
CRUSHES	Infatuations
CRUSHES	Spells of puppy love
CRUSHES	Puppy loves

CRUSHES	Comminutes.
CRUSHES	Suppresses.
CRUSHES	Uses a compactor

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.