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Parents’ quibble, holding this this firework (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

squib

'this this firework' is the definition.
(squib is a kind of firework)

'parents' quibble holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' indicates a hidden word.
'SQUIB' is hidden within 'parents quibble'.

(Other definitions for squib that I've seen before include "piece of satire" , "Firework (disappointing, if damp)" , "Firecracker" , "Firework (perhaps damp!)" , "Small hissing firework" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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