Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Retort.
6 letter answer(s) to retort
ANSWER
a nonverbal reaction; "his answer to any problem was to get drunk"; "their answer was to sue me"
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
be liable or accountable; "She must answer for her actions"
be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of; "This may answer her needs"
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"
give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in
7 letter answer(s) to retort
RIPOSTE
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
answer back
make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted"
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