The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RETORTED , but the solution may also be OFFSET which is one of the most recent solution (2006 in Newsday).
Countered crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RETORTED | 33 % | 8 |
| OFFSET | 33 % | 6 |
| RETALIATED | 33 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Countered
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- antagonistic
- forestall
- anticipate
- foresee
- tabulator
- negative
- parry
- counterpunch
- sideboard
- heel
- buffet
- addressed
Crossword Answer definitions
RETORTED verb- To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
- To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.
- To bend or curve back.
- To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
- To heat in a retort.
- Interlaced
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 RETORTED
- Answered caustically
- Answered in kind
- Came back at
- Countered.
- Replied in kind
- Answered sharply
- Made a comeback?
- Made a comeback
- Rejoined
- Came back
More clues leading to the result OFFSET
- Counterbalance
- Compensate for
- Counteract
- Kind of printing
- Compensation
- Made up for
- Not exactly lined up
- Not quite aligned
- Cancel out
- Printing method