Sharp reply (7)
'sharp reply' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for riposte that I've seen before include "Quick sharp reply" , "Snappy comeback" , "Rejoin" , "Quick retort or return hit in fencing" , "Quick clever reply" .)
'sharp reply' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for retort that I've seen before include "Witty answer" , "Answer sharply" , "Snappy reply" , "Lab. vessel; quip" , "Witty/sharp reply" .)