The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RIPOSTES which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2019.
Return thrusts crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIPOSTES | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Return thrusts
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hunch
- thrust bearing
- thrusting
- jab
- poke
- bolt
- prominent
- quart
- striking
- compound
- double
- eot
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.
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