Fuss as ankle-biter swapped ends (6)

I believe the answer is:

racket

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'fuss' is the definition.
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I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for racket that I've seen before include "fiddle" , "Illegal scheme" , "A lot of noise or stringed bat" , "produced at Wimbledon" , "Loud and disturbing noise" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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