The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COMEBACK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1976.
Smart retort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| COMEBACK | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Smart retort
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- comeback
- quip
- quirk
- lip
- repartee
- riposte
- sass
- snappy
- backtalk
- come
- readied
- readies
Crossword Answer definitions
COMEBACK noun- A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.
- A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
- An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
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