Clips of those putting down some of them in Ring (5)

I believe the answer is:

hooks

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'clips' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for hooks that I've seen before include "Hang things on them" , "Catches" , "Boxing blows" , "Catchy phrases in pop songs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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