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Fencing Maneuver Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RIPOSTE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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noun

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

verb

• make a return thrust

• answer back

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noun

• the act of moving forward suddenly

• (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

verb

• make a thrusting forward movement

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noun

• any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)

verb

• deceive by a mock action

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times29 Jan 1991 Across 50
New York Times12 Sep 1985 Down 30
New York Times29 May 1985 Down 23
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