Starts shooting remarks as weapons (6)

I believe the answer is:

swords

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'weapons' is the definition.
(sword is a kind of weapon)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for swords that I've seen before include "Fighting blades" , "Thrusting weapons" , "Weapons; a Tarot suit" , "Eg, rapiers, sabres" , "Bladed weapons in north Dublin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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