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--- on the back, hearty congratulation (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slap

(Other definitions for slap that I've seen before include "Strike with the palm" , "Sharp smack" , "Blow with open hand" , "A blow among pals" , "Hit with an open hand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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