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“Sporting blades” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 10, 20262 Down4 letters
Answer
O
A
R
S
••••OARS
4 letters · 2 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sporting blades”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 10, 2026, where it runs at 2 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 10, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jan 10, 2026 grid
1A"What a darling outfit!"10 ltrs›15AThe kelpie of Celtic mythology, for one10 ltrs›17ABig name in classifieds10 ltrs›19A"Avatar: Fire and ___" (2025 film)3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 14, 2026NYT Crossword25 Across••••OARSJan 10, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down••••OARS

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