The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RIPOSTE , but the solution may also be ZINGER which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in LA Times).
Witty retort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RIPOSTE | 50 % | 7 |
| ZINGER | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Witty retort
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- comeback
- rejoinder
- riposte
- retort
- repartee
- knack
- argument
- infiltrative
- inquisitive
- argue
- parle
- debate
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.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result RIPOSTE
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- Clever comeback
- Fencing thrust
- Clever return
- Zinger
- Witty retort