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Hits with a rasp, maybe (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raps

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

'a rasp maybe' is the wordplay.
'maybe' indicates an anagram.
'rasp' anagrammed gives 'RAPS'.

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for raps that I've seen before include "'Knocks, on the door say (4)'" , "Knocks sharply" , "Sprechgesang pop hits" , "Cracks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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