What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Some swordplay" from August 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Some swordplay”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

DUELING

Letters7

Starts withD

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 4, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Some swordplay” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with D and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Some swordplay” clue?+

The answer is DUELING (7 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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