Can't figure out Retort? The Seattle Times crossword from September 21, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 7 letters.
Retort Crossword Answer
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Other Seattle Times Clues (9/21/25)
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Retort Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 7-letter answer to "Retort" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Retort" crossword clue is RIPOSTE. This answer contains 7 letters and was confirmed in the Seattle Times puzzle.
Which crossword used "Retort" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Seattle Times puzzle on September 21, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of RIPOSTE?
The word RIPOSTE means: (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Retort".