A gong that may barely clink (5)

I believe the answer is:

medal

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'a gong' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for medal that I've seen before include "Prize; sounds like interfere" , "Commemorative disc" , "George Cross, for instance" , "Olympic award" , "Metal disc given as award" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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