Related Clues:

• One on the hook, perhaps
• Hurtful remark from pub bore, initially
• Openly unpleasant remark
• Needling comment
• Cutting remark in pub, third from publican
• Fence-sitter's deterrent
• Brawl’s beginning after pub remark that’s hurtful
• Good name for someone with a sharp tongue?
• Public house boozer starting to slur
• Thorn found in banks of balsam herb
• Cutting remark from bishop behind counter
• Counter bachelor’s gibe
• Wire fence feature
• Pointed criticism of second pub?
• Cutting remark from hairdresser with no sign of hesitation