Crossword clue
“Fencing blade”
This clue appeared as 71-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
EPEELetters4
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Fencing blade” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 71-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Fencing blade” clue?+
The answer is EPEE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 5, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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