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Smacks (5)

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I believe the answer is:

slaps

'smacks' is the definition.
('slap' can be a synonym of 'smack')

This is the entire clue.

(Another definition for slaps that I've seen is " Hits with an open hand".)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and The Mirror.
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