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The Clue
Jabbed back (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RIPOSTED
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Notes
The answer RIPOSTED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
RIPOSTE as a verb:
1. make a return thrust; "his opponent riposted"
2. (retort, come back, repay, return, riposte, rejoin) = answer back