Crossword answer
SWORD
5 letters · Used for 18 different clues · 30 appearances · Last seen New York Times, October 5, 2026
Letter pattern
SWORD
Clues that lead to SWORD
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Weapon in a scabbard5New York TimesOct 5, 2026
Weapon in many fantasy novels5USA TodayAug 22, 2026
Arguments about key weapon5Daily ExpressJun 1, 2026
Foil, say5Wall Street JournalMay 30, 2026
Weapon5The IndependentMay 21, 2026
In crosswords, the pen may be more effective than this5Evening StandardMay 19, 2026
Rapier5Puzzle PageJan 23, 2026
Has it a sharp edge for mincing words?5Evening StandardJan 17, 2026
Weapon that killed Medusa, in myth5New York TimesDec 13, 2025
Duel tool5Eugene ShefferOct 1, 2025
Sharp weapon (5)5The SunAug 31, 2025
Blade finally opens series of letters? (5)5The SunAug 31, 2025
Cutlass, e.g.5New York TimesAug 26, 2025
Perhaps foil spies or scammers?5The IndependentSep 26, 2024
Sabre, for example5Evening StandardAug 15, 2024
Sabre, say5Evening StandardJun 5, 2024
Sabre5Evening StandardDec 13, 2022
Weapon used for fencing5Daily ThemedSep 13, 2022
About SWORD in crosswords
SWORD is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 30 times in our database across 18 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Weapon in a scabbard” in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026.
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Every appearance of SWORD (30)
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Oct 5, 2026
Weapon in a scabbard · New York Times · 64 Across
Aug 22, 2026
Weapon in many fantasy novels · USA Today · 6 Down
Jun 1, 2026
Arguments about key weapon · Daily Express · 3 Down
May 30, 2026
Foil, say · Wall Street Journal · 18 Down
May 21, 2026
Weapon · The Independent · 9 Across
May 19, 2026
In crosswords, the pen may be more effective than this · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Jan 23, 2026
Rapier · Puzzle Page · 7 Down
Jan 17, 2026
Has it a sharp edge for mincing words? · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Dec 13, 2025
Weapon that killed Medusa, in myth · New York Times · 54 Across
Oct 1, 2025
Duel tool · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Aug 31, 2025
Sharp weapon (5) · The Sun · 25 Across
Aug 31, 2025
Blade finally opens series of letters? (5) · The Sun · 25 Across
Aug 26, 2025
Cutlass, e.g. · New York Times · 46 Down
Dec 10, 2024
Weapon · The Independent · 3 Across
Oct 2, 2024
Duel tool · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Down
Sep 26, 2024
Perhaps foil spies or scammers? · The Independent · 2 Down
Sep 12, 2024
Rapier · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Aug 15, 2024
Sabre, for example · Evening Standard · 17 Down
Aug 14, 2024
Weapon · The Independent · 16 Down
Jun 5, 2024
Sabre, say · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Dec 13, 2022
Sabre · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Sep 13, 2022
Weapon used for fencing · Daily Themed · 31 Across
Nov 25, 2021
Duel tool · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Mar 10, 2021
In crosswords, the pen may be more effective than this · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Sep 2, 2020
Has it a sharp edge for mincing words? · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Aug 8, 2020
Duel tool · Eugene Sheffer · 41 Down
Sep 5, 2019
Rapier · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Aug 28, 2019
Rapier · Evening Standard · 14 Down
Jul 20, 2018
Rapier · Evening Standard · 1 Across
May 14, 2018
Sabre, for example · Evening Standard · 17 Down