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Cutting Comeback Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RETORT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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295%6Exact Match!
330%6Comeback to a comeback

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RETORT" which means:

    noun
  • • A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
  • • A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
  • verb
  • • Answer back

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She delivered a witty retort to his insult."
  • • "He responded with a sharp retort, silencing the critics."

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