Ventures — quips (7)
I believe the answer is:
sallies
This clue is a double definition.
'ventures' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'quips' is the second definition.
(I know this)
(Other definitions for sallies that I've seen before include "Repartees" , "Sudden rushes or witty remarks" , "Atacks or witty remarks" , "fighting charges" , "Witty remarks or military actions" .)