The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REPARTEE
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More clues leading to the result REPARTEE
- Theatre skill doubled energy in comic dialogue
- Witty banter about article Peter Strange has penned
- Witty remarks from salesman, skill and energy doubled
- Soldiers go separate ways, initially enjoying easy banter
- On average, driving aid making a good comeback?
- First of ripostes with sword involving skill and wit
- Wit in extremely rare company broadcast
- Riposte requires right sword fencing skill
- Banter concerning involvement with drugs
- Banter about a couple of things wanted on course
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The straight part
We know that "witty retort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case witty retort = repartee.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 REPARTEE mean?
REPARTEE noun- A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.
- A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.
- Skill in replying swiftly and wittily.
- To reply with a repartee
- To have a repartee (conversation marked by repartees)