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Backward-facing points on a fish hook (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

barbs

(Other definitions for barbs that I've seen before include "Thorns or pointed remarks" , "Hurtful remarks" , "Sedatives" .)

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