The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RIPOSTE which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2021.
Clever retort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIPOSTE | 50 % | 7 |
| SALLY | 50 % | 5 |
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
RIPOSTE 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.
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More clues leading to the result RIPOSTE
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