Smack, like a cat toy (4)

I believe the answer is:

swat

(Other definitions for swat that I've seen before include "'Twas quite a smack" , "Kill (fly)" , "strike smartly" , "Crush (eg, a fly)" , "Swift, sharp blow" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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