Break with a sudden sharp sound (5)

I believe the answer is:

crack

(Other definitions for crack that I've seen before include "Narrow opening; joke" , "Thin fissure or slangy joke" , "Brilliant" , "Take severe measures - . . . . . down on" , "Break; gap" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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