The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIPOSTES , but the solution may also be ZINGERS which is one of the most recent solution (2020 in Universal uClick).
Clever comebacks crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIPOSTES | 67 % | 8 |
| ZINGERS | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clever comebacks
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- snappy
- wit
- witty
- yale
- quip
- repartee
- retort
- riposte
- zinger
- crisp
- comeback
- mot
Crossword Answer definitions
RIPOSTES noun- A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
- A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
- A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
- An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
- To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
- To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result RIPOSTES
- Witty answers
- Comebacks
- Zingers
- Rejoinders
- Sharp retorts.
- Return thrusts.
- Swift replies.
- Comebacks.
- Counterstrokes
- Retorts