Historical clue formulations

• Snappy put-down — 2021-04-20
• "Oh, snap!" elicitor — 2016-07-04
• "Touché!" elicitor — 2010-05-22
• It may be fired back at someone — 2009-03-13
• Clever comeback — 2008-07-08
• Bon mot — 2002-11-02