Sword
Crossword Clue & Answers

25 November 2021
Last seen in: Evening Standard Quick Crossword
We found 11 answers for the crossword clue 'Sword', the most recent of which was seen in the Evening Standard Quick Crossword.
We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.
We have given Sword a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.
As well as being a clue we've also seen Sword as an answer itself some 109 times.
Sword is a single word clue made up of 5 letters.
We most recently saw this clue in 'Evening Standard Quick Crossword' on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 with the answer being RAPIER, but the most popular answer for this clue is SABRE.
We've seen this clue in the following publications:
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 26 Oct 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 23 Sep 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 24 Aug 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 5 Aug 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 12 Jul 2021
- Evening Standard Easy Crossword - 1 Jun 2021
- The Mirror Classic - 10 Apr 2021
- Evening Standard Easy Crossword - 5 Apr 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 4 Feb 2021
- The Mirror Classic - 2 Jan 2021
Definitions and usage
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- A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Crossword Answers
4 Letters
EPEE
A fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade
5 Letters
BLADE
The flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
BRAND
A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
SABER
A fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
SABRE
A fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
STEEL
Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
6 Letters
ORIONS
RAPIER
A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
WEAPON
Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"
7 Letters
CUTLASS
A short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
8 Letters
SCIMITAR
A curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
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