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Smacks on the wrist? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cuffs

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This clue could be a double definition.

'smacks' is the first definition.

'the wrist' is the second definition.
I know that 'wrist' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for cuffs that I've seen before include "Strikes with an open hand" , "Ends of sleeves" , "Open-handed blows" , "Sleeve-ends" , "Hits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Globe and Mail.
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