Related Clues:

• 'The salt of conversation, not the food,' per William Hazlitt
• Briefly accompanying comedian
• Ad-libber's funny asset
• Jeer half-heartedly about fine comedian
• Wisdom partner
• It might be razor-sharp
• Humour with appeal
• One with a knack for snappy comebacks
• Bon mot deliverer
• Knack for banter
• Satirist's gift