Not a long row (4)

I believe the answer is:

spat

(Other definitions for spat that I've seen before include "Gestured with contempt" , "cross words" , "Taps in minor quarrel" , "Petty quarrel or fight" , "A small tiff or quarrel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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