Sharp reply (7)

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riposte

'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" .)

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

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