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Impertinent talk (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

backchat

(Other definitions for backchat that I've seen before include "Repartee" , "Cheeky words in response to rebuke" , "Impudent remarks" , "Impudent talk" , "Effrontery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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