EPEE

What does EPEE mean in a crossword?

A thrusting sword used in fencing, and the fencing discipline that uses it.

EPEE is commonly clued as a fencing weapon, Olympic event, foil alternative, or dueling blade. Accents are normally omitted in a crossword grid.

Why does EPEE appear in crosswords?

Three vowels and a final E make EPEE especially easy to cross, which is why solvers encounter it far more often in grids than in daily conversation.

Common clue patterns

• A fencing weapon or event
• A heavier alternative to a foil
• A four-letter blade with a French name

These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.

Other meanings to watch

The same word names both the weapon and its Olympic event; the clue's grammar indicates which sense is intended.