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Comeback of Friends is a hit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slap

'a hit' is the definition.
(both can mean to strike)

'comeback of friends' is the wordplay.
'comeback of' is a reversal indicator.
'friends' becomes 'pals' (pal is a kind of friend).
'pals' written backwards gives 'SLAP'.

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for slap that I've seen before include "Cuff" , "Hit with a flat hand" , "Hit with the palm" , "Strike with the palm" , "A blow among pals" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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