The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIPOSTES , but the solution may also be ANSWERS which is one of the most recent solution (2005 in Simon and Schuster).
Retorts crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIPOSTES | 33 % | 8 |
| STILLS | 33 % | 6 |
| ANSWERS | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Retorts
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- come back
- return
- comeback
- rejoin
- repay
- rejoinder
- riposte
- quips
- ripostes
- replies
- sneers
- mutters
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
More clues leading to the result STILLS
- Partner of Crosby and Nash
- Photographs
- A Crosby partner
- "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" songwriter
- Calms
- Motion picture frames
- Film frames
- The "S" of CSNY
- Publicity photos from movies
- Moonshiners' devices