This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SABRE as a word: A light sword with a curved blade, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point; (fencing) A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.
SABRE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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