This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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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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