Crossword answer
DUELS
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen LA Times, August 17, 2026
Letter pattern
DUELS
Clues that lead to DUELS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Old-fashioned showdowns5LA TimesAug 17, 2026
High noon face-offs5New York TimesJun 14, 2026
Fights right little stirrer starts5Daily ExpressJun 7, 2026
One-on-one battles5Eugene ShefferApr 18, 2026
One-on-one clashes in "Hamilton"5New York TimesMar 24, 2026
Fencing contests5New York TimesJan 4, 2026
Sword fights5Eugene ShefferJul 21, 2025
About DUELS in crosswords
DUELS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Old-fashioned showdowns” in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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PEARLOyster's gem
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PEKOETea variety
PISTESki-slope
OASISCamel's watering hole
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
GLAADHappy-sounding advocacy grp.
HOSEDSwindled
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of DUELS (12)
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Aug 17, 2026
Old-fashioned showdowns · LA Times · Down
Jun 14, 2026
High noon face-offs · New York Times · 7 Across
Jun 7, 2026
Fights right little stirrer starts · Daily Express · 26 Across
Apr 18, 2026
One-on-one battles · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Down
Mar 24, 2026
One-on-one clashes in "Hamilton" · New York Times · 5 Across
Jan 4, 2026
Fencing contests · New York Times · 57 Down
Jul 21, 2025
Sword fights · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Jul 13, 2023
One-on-one battles · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Dec 21, 2022
Sword fights · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Jun 28, 2022
Sword fights · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Down
Apr 10, 2020
Sword fights · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Apr 3, 2020
Sword fights · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across