Strike from a Stooge (4)

I believe the answer is:

slap

(Other definitions for slap that I've seen before include "Hit with a flat hand" , "Strike (in the face)" , "Sharp smack" , "Hit with the palm" , "Strike with the palm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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