Made a comeback (7)
'made a comeback' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for replied that I've seen before include "Made some response" , "Responded" , "Gave answer" , "Wrote back" , "Answered back" .)
'made a comeback' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rallied that I've seen before include "Assembled in a mass meeting" , "Recovered in health" , "Gathered" , "Recovered strength after illness, or entered driving competition" , "bounced back" .)