Fencing swords Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "Fencing swords" can be 4 or 5 letters long.

4 letters: Epee or Foil

5 letters: Saber or Sabre

Epee, foil, and saber are the three types of fencing swords. They are all used in competitive fencing, but they have different rules and scoring systems.

Epee is the heaviest and longest of the three swords. It can be used to score points by touching the opponent anywhere on the body.

Foil is the lightest and shortest of the three swords. It can only be used to score points by touching the opponent with the tip of the blade.

Saber is a medium-weight sword that can be used to score points by touching the opponent with the tip or the side of the blade.

The specific sword that is used in a crossword puzzle will depend on the context of the clue. For example, if the clue is "Fencing swords used in Olympic competition," the answer would be epee, foil, or saber. However, if the clue is "Fencing sword used by beginners," the answer would be foil.

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