Alternative to épée or foil, in British English NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Alternative to épée or foil, in British English" is SABRE.
In fencing, 'épée' and 'foil' are two types of weapons, and 'sabre' is the third. The clue specifies 'in British English' because 'sabre' is the British spelling of the word, whereas 'saber' is the American spelling.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 23, 2025.
A sabre is a type of sword used in fencing, characterized by a curved blade and a knuckle guard.
British cavalry weapon, Buffalo hockey player, Buffalo hockey player, Certain sword spelled the British way
The answer to “Alternative to épée or foil, in British English” in the New York Times puzzle December 23 2025 is SABRE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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