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Gave tart response when so caught on film (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

snapped

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'gave' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for snapped that I've seen before include "Broke with a crack" , "What paparazzi did" , "Took photograph" , "Broke; photographed" , "Bit" .)

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