Fencing swords Crossword Clue

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Fencing swords Crossword Answer

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SABERS

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FOILS

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

FENCING (noun)
1. material for building fences
2. a barrier that serves to enclose an area

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

SABERS
(6 letters)
FOILS
(5 letters)

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