The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RIPOSTE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RIPOSTE
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- No way hiding, ready for quick thrust
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The straight part
We know that "Quickly reply" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quickly reply = riposte.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 RIPOSTE mean?
RIPOSTE noun- A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
- A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
- A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
- An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem
- To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
- To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.