A clever comeback is a witty or humorous response to an insult or criticism. The crossword solutions for the term clever comeback are REPARTEE (8 letters), touche (6 letters), RIPOSTE (7 letters), ZINGER (6 letters), RETORT (6 letters), QUIP (4 letters), and bonmot (6 letters). REPARTEE is a quick, witty reply to a comment or question. Touche is a French expression used to acknowledge a clever point made by someone else. RIPOSTE is a quick, witty reply to a comment or criticism. A ZINGER is a clever, cutting remark. A RETORT is a sharp, often angry reply to a comment or criticism. A QUIP is a clever or witty remark. Finally, a bonmot is a clever or witty remark.