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Throw backhander (4)

Ross

I think it could be either:

hook

bung

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(Other definitions for bung that I've seen before include "Stopper, plug" , "Spigot or cork" , "illegal incentive" , "Throw; stopper" , "Large cork" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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