Riposte

/ɹɪˈpəʊst/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters

Definition of Riposte

noun

A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
A counter-attack in any combat or any sport
A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

verb

To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

Anagrams of Riposte

Exact Anagrams

3 words using all 7 letters:

prostie reposit ropiest

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "riposte":

7-LETTER WORDS

prostie reposit ropiest

6-LETTER WORDS

esprit poiser poster postie potsie presto priest prosit protei repots respot ripest ripost sopite sortie+9 more

5-LETTER WORDS

estop osier peris pesto piers piste poets poise pores ports poser posit prest pries prise+8 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "riposte" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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