Thin, flexible sword

Latest answer — August 13, 2026

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Clue explained

An ÉPÉE is a thin, flexible fencing sword with a pointed blade; the word is commonly written with an acute accent in French.

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Definition
A fencing épée with a thin blade and protective guard.

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Apple computer
  2. 4Felt ill
  3. 7Fruit used to make wine
  4. 8German city; sense (anag.)
  5. 9Cat, dog or budgie?

Down

  1. 1Wizard or wise man
  2. 2Puts out to dry
  3. 3Grip; brooch fastening
  4. 5Thin, flexible sword
  5. 6Depression perhaps caused by impact

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Apple computer — Answer: MAC. Hint: Think of the Apple computer whose name is also a type of raincoat. 🍎
  2. 4. Felt ill — Answer: AILED. Hint: A simple past-tense verb for being unwell fits here. 🤒
  3. 7. Fruit used to make wine — Answer: GRAPE. Hint: This juicy fruit is pressed and fermented to create a beloved beverage. 🍷
  4. 8. German city; sense (anag.) — Answer: ESSEN. Hint: Think of a German city whose name also means “to eat” in German. 🍽️
  5. 9. Cat, dog or budgie? — Answer: PET. Hint: A household animal kept for companionship fits the bill. 🐾

Down

  1. 1. Wizard or wise man — Answer: MAGE. Hint: Think of a learned spellcaster from a fantasy tale. 🧙
  2. 2. Puts out to dry — Answer: AIRS. Hint: It means letting something dry in the open air. 🌬️
  3. 3. Grip; brooch fastening — Answer: CLASP. Hint: Think of a firm hold or the small fastener that keeps jewelry securely closed. 🔒
  4. 5. Thin, flexible sword — Answer: EPEE. Hint: This light fencing blade is made for quick thrusts rather than heavy chops. 🤺
  5. 6. Depression perhaps caused by impact — Answer: DENT. Hint: Think of a shallow hollow left when something strikes a surface. 🛠️

The answer to “Thin, flexible sword” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is EPEE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 13, 2026 at 5-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.

“Thin, flexible sword” answer

EPEE (4 letters)

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What does EPEE mean?

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(noun)

  • a sharp-pointed duelling sword, used, with the end blunted, in fencing

When else has “Thin, flexible sword” appeared?

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August 13, 2026 (most recent) → EPEE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Thin, flexible sword”?

The answer is EPEE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Thin, flexible sword”?

4 letters: EPEE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 13, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Thin, flexible sword” have a different answer?

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