Answer:

riposte

Answer	Crossword Clue
RIPOSTE	Comeback
RIPOSTE	Fencing maneuver
RIPOSTE	Snappy comeback

RIPOSTE	Fencing thrust
RIPOSTE	Clever return
RIPOSTE	Witty comeback
RIPOSTE	Clever comeback
RIPOSTE	Zinger
RIPOSTE	Witty retort
RIPOSTE	Snappy answer
RIPOSTE	Zippy comeback

RIPOSTE	Sharp reply
RIPOSTE	Literally, "prompt answer"
RIPOSTE	Aramis' counter-thrust.
RIPOSTE	Quick retort.
RIPOSTE	Quick return, in fencing.
RIPOSTE	Quick and sharp retort.
RIPOSTE	Quick, sharp retort.
RIPOSTE	Verbal thrust.

RIPOSTE	Witty answer.
RIPOSTE	A quick thrust with sword or word.
RIPOSTE	Crackling repartee.
RIPOSTE	Sharp answer.
RIPOSTE	Smart reply.
RIPOSTE	Swift retort.
RIPOSTE	An answering sally.
RIPOSTE	Quick return thrust.

RIPOSTE	Quick and sharp reply.
RIPOSTE	Witty retort.
RIPOSTE	Repartee.
RIPOSTE	Fencing thrust.
RIPOSTE	Retort.
RIPOSTE	Comeback.
RIPOSTE	Counterstroke
RIPOSTE	Quick retort

RIPOSTE	Retort
RIPOSTE	Countermove
RIPOSTE	Retaliatory maneuver
RIPOSTE	Verbal comeback
RIPOSTE	Rejoinder