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Laughter and harsh cries as leaders swap personal flaws (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

birthmarks

'personal flaws' is the definition.
(flaws on the skin)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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