Stage combat props
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
An épée is one of the three weapons used in modern fencing, alongside the foil and sabre; “epees” is its plural. It has a pointed tip, and in épée fencing a touch can score anywhere on the opponent’s body. The clue’s “stage combat props” points to swords used to create the look of a duel, though theatrical weapons are made or handled with safety in mind.
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The answer to “Stage combat props” in the LA Times crossword is EPEES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 53-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Stage combat props” answer
EPEES (5 letters)
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What is the answer to “Stage combat props”?
The answer is EPEES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Stage combat props”?
5 letters: EPEES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 53-Down.
Can “Stage combat props” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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