The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REPLIED
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More clues leading to the result REPLIED
- Reacted after agent provided misinformation?
- Traveller told tales, then came back
- Came back with explanation as to why customer was cheated?
- Travelled again and came back
- Made a comeback with a revolutionary song
- Acknowledged salesperson was economical with the truth?
- Returned embarrassed about movement in ballet
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The straight part
We know that "Made a comeback" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made a comeback = replied.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REPLIED mean?
REPLIED verb- To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- To act or gesture in response.
- To repeat something back; to echo.