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Friends round to make a hit (4)

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I believe the answer is:

slap

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

'friends round' is the wordplay.
'friends' becomes 'pals' (pal is a kind of friend).
'round' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'pals' back-to-front is 'SLAP'.

'to make' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for slap that I've seen before include "A blow among pals" , "Right" , "Hit with the palm" , "Make-up (slang)" , "Blow with open hand" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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