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A blow on the side? (5)

Ross

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right

swipe

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'a blow' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for swipe that I've seen before include "Wipes away with a blow" , "Hit; criticism" , "Paid screws (anag) - plastic" , "Steal (slang)" , "Blow - nick" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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