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 New York Times in 1959.
Quick return thrust crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIPOSTE | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Quick return thrust
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- riposte
- jerk
- ripost
- strike
- jab
- lunge
- stab
- yerk
- drive
- returning
- returns
- counter
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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