This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (71 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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EPEE as a word: (fencing) A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.
EPEE has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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