The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SALLY , but the solution may also be RIPOSTE which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in Wall Street Journal).
Clever retort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SALLY | 50 % | 5 |
| RIPOSTE | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clever retort
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- comeback
- wisecrack
- quip
- crack
- sally
- saucy
- wit
- chirp
- wag
- banter
- smart
- roast
Crossword Answer definitions
SALLY noun- A willow
- Any tree that looks like a willow
- An object made from the above trees' wood
- A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
- A sudden rushing forth.
- A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
- An excursion or side trip.
- A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
- To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
- To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
- To venture off the beaten path.
- A member of the Salvation Army.
- A kind of stonefly.
- A wren.
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