The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word JABS , but the solution may also be RETORTS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Ripostes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| JABS | 50 % | 4 |
| QUIPS | 25 % | 5 |
| RETORTS | 25 % | 7 |
Why may RETORTS be the right solution?
The word "ripostes" is a synonym for "retorts," which are quick, sharp replies in conversation.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ripostes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- come back
- return
- comeback
- retort
- rejoin
- repay
- rejoinder
- jabs
- retorts
- bons mots
- gibes
- apercus
Crossword Answer definitions
JABS noun- A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
- A short straight punch.
- A medical injection.
- A vaccination, whether or not delivered via conventional injection.
- A mild verbal insult.
- To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
- To deliver a quick punch.
- To give someone an injection
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 JABS
- Pokes
- Ring tactics
- One-two starters
- Boxing punches
- Quick punches
- Teasing pokes
- Poking blows
- Parts of a boxer's repertoire
- Sparring pokes
- Haymaker preceders
More clues leading to the result QUIPS
- Humorous remarks
- Witty remarks
- Bon mots
- Witty one-liners
- Cracks
- Marx forte
- Wisecracks
- Bons mots
- Clever comments
- Wisecracks.