Definitions For Riposte

noun

  • (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
  • A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
  • A quick and clever reply

verb

  • Answer back
  • Make a return thrust

Is Ripostes a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
11

The word Riposte is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Riposte in a Sentence

  • He's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

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