Related Clues:

• Piece of hook that's said to wound others
• Cutting remark in pub -- banter, initially
• Sharp point on a ranch's wire fence
• It's painful to hear what drinks cost, though not poor
• Pub bore at first provokes sharp comment
• Bit of snide criticism
• Insult lawyers and bishop
• Deliberately hurtful remark
• Aggressive remark directed at a person
• Part of a prison fence
• A feature of the fish hook on half the grill
• One on the hook, perhaps
• Hurtful remark from pub bore, initially
• Openly unpleasant remark
• Needling comment