Cryptic crossword clue
Riposting by elevated dishonesty 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result REPLYING

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The straight part
We know that "Riposting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case riposting = replying.
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 REPLYING mean?

REPLYING verb
  1. To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
  2. To act or gesture in response.
  3. To repeat something back; to echo.

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