Retort (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">retort</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for riposte that I've seen before include "Fencer's counterattack" , "Snappy comeback" , "Quick retort or return thrust in fencing" , "Return thrust or repartee" , "Sally" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">retort</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for comeback that I've seen before include "rejoinder" , "Make a . . . . . . . . - return to competitive sport" , "Revival" , "Return to former success" , "return appearance" .)