This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (72 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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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