Made a witty reply (8)

I believe the answer is:

retorted

(Other definitions for retorted that I've seen before include "Replied" , "Answered back" , "Made witty response" , "Came back" , "Made a quick and clever or angry reply" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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