Snappy reply (6)

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retort

'snappy reply' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for retort that I've seen before include "Quick rejoinder" , "Still" , "Part of chemist's equipment" , "Make quick or angry reply" , "Sharp response; lab item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal, The Sun and the King Feature Syndicate.

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