“Swords whose points were once dipped in dye before a duel” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EPEES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Swords whose points were once dipped in dye before a duel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 16, 2025, where it runs at 65 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.