Form of contemptuous mockery (7)

I believe the answer is:

sarcasm

(Other definitions for sarcasm that I've seen before include "Gibe" , "Show of ironic contempt" , "Ironically scornful language" , "Wounding remark" , "Scornful attitude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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