Crossword answer
RIPOSTE
7 letters · Used for 14 different clues · 40 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 19, 2026
Letter pattern
RIPOSTE
Clues that lead to RIPOSTE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Retort7The IndependentAug 19, 2026
Clever comeback (7)7The GuardianJul 27, 2026
Return thrust in fencing (7)7The SunJul 15, 2026
Ready to receive East German's response (7)7The SunJul 15, 2026
I contribute online in extremely rude retort (7)7The GuardianJul 13, 2026
Sharp reply7Evening StandardMar 28, 2026
Sporadically train delivery person forgetting international return quickly7The IndependentNov 24, 2025
Literally, "prompt answer"7NewsdayMar 1, 2025
Designed poster covering international response7The IndependentAug 11, 2024
Rejoinder7Evening StandardFeb 2, 2024
TV presenter from part of London blocking mature response7The IndependentJan 5, 2024
Reply7Evening StandardJan 3, 2022
A pointed reply7Evening StandardOct 22, 2019
A penetratively pointed reply7Evening StandardJul 30, 2019
About RIPOSTE in crosswords
RIPOSTE is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 40 times in our database across 14 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Retort” in the The Independent crossword on August 19, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
GAMELANMatch tactics having quietly ignored SE Asian players
DEVISEDInvented
TRAITORTurncoat (7)
CADAVERBody
SLIVERSSplinters (7)
BEHAPPYHave a joyful attitude
REELINGUnsteady
GINSENGScrambled eggs in back of van can be restorative
EROSIONProcess of wearing away
CARACASSouth American capital where Simón Bolívar was born
ARIADNEDaughter of Minos
GEORDIEPerhaps Declan Donnelly content to scavenge or diet
DELETEDErased
CELSIUSFahrenheit alternative
Every appearance of RIPOSTE (40)
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Aug 19, 2026
Retort · The Independent · 13 Down
Jul 27, 2026
Clever comeback (7) · The Guardian · 15 Down
Jul 15, 2026
Return thrust in fencing (7) · The Sun · 24 Across
Jul 15, 2026
Ready to receive East German's response (7) · The Sun · 24 Across
Jul 13, 2026
I contribute online in extremely rude retort (7) · The Guardian · 19 Down
Jul 12, 2026
Retort · The Independent · 13 Down
Apr 11, 2026
Retort · The Independent · 1 Down
Mar 28, 2026
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Nov 24, 2025
Sporadically train delivery person forgetting international return quickly · The Independent · 26 Across
Nov 24, 2025
Retort · The Independent · 13 Down
Sep 5, 2025
Retort · The Independent · 11 Across
Jul 11, 2025
Retort · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Jun 5, 2025
Retort · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Mar 1, 2025
Literally, "prompt answer" · Newsday · Across
Nov 21, 2024
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Oct 17, 2024
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Oct 13, 2024
Retort · The Independent · 14 Down
Aug 26, 2024
Retort · The Independent · 19 Across
Aug 11, 2024
Designed poster covering international response · The Independent · 25 Across
Jul 26, 2024
Retort · Evening Standard · 31 Across
May 16, 2024
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 25 Across
May 2, 2024
Retort · The Independent · 13 Down
Mar 6, 2024
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Feb 2, 2024
Rejoinder · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jan 5, 2024
TV presenter from part of London blocking mature response · The Independent · 15 Across
Dec 14, 2023
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Sep 27, 2022
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jul 7, 2022
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Jan 3, 2022
Reply · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Nov 9, 2021
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Dec 22, 2020
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Oct 22, 2019
A pointed reply · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Sep 17, 2019
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jul 30, 2019
A penetratively pointed reply · Evening Standard · 6 Down
May 17, 2019
Retort · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Mar 19, 2019
Retort · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Aug 14, 2018
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Jun 8, 2018
Retort · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Mar 6, 2018
Sharp reply · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Jan 5, 2018
Rejoinder · Evening Standard · 20 Down