Criticisms, so to speak (6)

I believe the answer is:

knocks

(Other definitions for knocks that I've seen before include "Gentle taps" , "Raps on the door" , "criticisms" , "Raps, taps" , "Bangs on door" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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