Smack sharply (6)

I believe the answer is:

thwack

(Other definitions for thwack that I've seen before include "Beat with something flat" , "Sharp blow" , "Thump" , "Strike with something flat" , "Loud smack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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