What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Some swords" from July 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Some swords”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

EPEES

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 7, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Some swords” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 7, 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 “Some swords” clue?+

The answer is EPEES (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 7, 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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