Sassy comeback (6)

I believe the answer is:

retort

(Other definitions for retort that I've seen before include "Quick answer - laboratory vessel" , "Make quick or angry reply" , "Alembic; sharp reply" , "Answering remark" , "Comeback - laboratory vessel" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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