The Clue
Blunted swords (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EPEES
Tags
Notes
The answer EPEES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
Related Clues
Blades
Swords
Alternatives to foils
Blunt blades
Dueling swords
Equipment for pentathletes
Fencers' blades
Fencers' needs
Fencing blades
Fencing pieces
Fencing swords
Fencing weapons
Foils' kin
Olympic pointers?
Pentathletes' weapons
Pentathlon equipment
Slender blades
Small swords
Some blades
Sporting blades
Swords of sorts
They're pointless
Tools for duels
Weapons for Boisse
Modern pentathlon equipment
Modern pentathlon gear
They're crossed in competition
They're guarded in competition
They're rather pointless
Some Summer Olympics gear
Sports equipment used with masks
Their points are guarded
They have 35" blades
They lack cutting edges
They're carried by people in masks
They're not too sharp
Their points are made bluntly
They might touch one's heart
Definition
EPEE as a noun:
1. a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade