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Smacks boundaries around cricket ground after opener is dismissed from behind (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flavours

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

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(Other definitions for flavours that I've seen before include "Tastes" , "Taste experiences" , "Sensations perceived when eating or drinking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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