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It may bring a smashing return! (3)

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I believe the answer is:

lob

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'return' is the definition.
(lob is a kind of return)

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(Other definitions for lob that I've seen before include "Toss" , "Propel in a high arc" , "Elevated shot" , "Tennis shot" , "Lofted ball" .)

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