Replied (8)
'replied' is the definition.
('answer' can be a synonym of 'reply')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for answered that I've seen before include "Came back" , "Responded to a question" , "Rejoined" , "Returned" , "Fulfilled" .)
'replied' is the definition.
('respond' can be a synonym of 'reply')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for responded that I've seen before include "Replied, reacted" , "Came back" , "Answered or reacted" .)