Cutting remarks (5)

I think it could be either:

barbs

gibes

'cutting remarks' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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