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Bounced back perhaps, making a break through with crisp range (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sprang

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'bounced' is the definition.
('spring' can be a synonym of 'bounce')

'through with crisp range' is the wordplay.
'through' indicates a hidden word.
'SPRANG' can be found hidden inside 'with crisp range'.

'back perhaps making a break' is the link.
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(Other definitions for sprang that I've seen before include "Bounded forward" , "got out of jail" , "Leapt foward" , "Jumped or leaped in single movement (6(" , "suddenly developed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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