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One that bites back showing pronounced taste (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tang

'pronounced taste' is the definition.
(a tang is a strong taste)

'one that bites back' is the wordplay.
'one that bites' becomes 'gnat' (gnats might bite you).
'back' is a reversal indicator.
'gnat' in reverse letter order is 'TANG'.

'showing' is the link.

(Other definitions for tang that I've seen before include "Tart spiciness" , "tastefulness" , "Distinctive taste" , "Pungency" , "Strong taste or smell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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