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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 | ||||||||
| 27% | 6 | Genus Apus, comprising species such as common swift and white-rumped swift | ||||||
noun • a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight • United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) • common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks • an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745) adjective satellite • moving very fast | ||||||||
| 23% | 13 | Retort to an insult | ||||||
noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board verb • make a counterattack | ||||||||
Swift Retort
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RIPOSTE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RIPOSTE
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