Cryptic crossword clue
Clever repartee in fencing? Not with son 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WORDPLAY

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What does WORDPLAY mean?

WORDPLAY noun
  1. A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.
  2. A witty verbal exchange; such exchanges collectively.

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