What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Fencing sword" from July 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fencing sword”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EPEE

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fencing sword” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 28, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for July 28, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fencing sword” clue?+

The answer is EPEE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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