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Retort (7)

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riposte

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(I know that retort can be written as riposte)

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and the Evening Standard.
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