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Bounce off after making contact (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ricochet

(Other definitions for ricochet that I've seen before include "Spring back" , "Glancing bullet" , "Rebounding bullet" , "Film" , "Rebound from surface as missile might - hectic or what?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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