Bandy words, resort to run (4)
I believe the answer is:
spar
'bandy words' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'resort to run' is the wordplay.
'resort' becomes 'spa' (spa is a kind of resort).
'to run' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'spa'+'r'='SPAR'
(Other definitions for spar that I've seen before include "microcrystalline mineral?" , "Length of wood" , "Wooden pole -- box" , "Box for practice" , "Box; various minerals" .)