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Angry exchange using weapons second initially pulled out (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

words

'angry exchange' is the definition.
(as in to 'have words')

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for words that I've seen before include "Linguistic units" , "Discussion" , "Units of language" , "Lyrics" , "Angry talk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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