Crossword-Solution: SWORDPLAY
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Swordplay | n. | Fencing; a sword fight. |
We have 9 clues for the answer “SWORDPLAY”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Art of fencing, and a hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues | 1 answer |
| Fencer's skill | 1 answer |
| One of D'Artagnan's fortes. | 1 answer |
| Parry and thrust. | 1 answer |
| "Dueling ___" | 2 answers |
| swordsmanship | 3 answers |
| Fencing position | 54 answers |
| Fence | 56 answers |
| Fencing | 65 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
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Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with SWORDPLAY (5)
Nor did the boy neglect Paul of Merely, but engaged them both in swordplay that caused the eyes of Greystoke to bulge from their sockets.
The two girls sat rigid in their saddles watching the encounter, the eyes of Joan de Tany alight with the fire of battle as she followed every move of the wondrous swordplay of Roger de Conde.
The world’s two greatest swordsmen: teacher and pupil—the one with the strength of a young bull, the other with the cunning of an old gray fox, and both with a lifetime of training behind them, and the lust of blood and hate before them—thrust and parried and cut until those that gazed awestricken upon the marvellous swordplay scarcely breathed in the tensity of their wonder.
His greatest pleasure he found in the swordplay of mind against mind, in the love of knowledge and religion.
Either this, or the fact that Miss Mangles was conscious of having convinced her hearers that she was as expert in the lighter swordplay of debate as in the rolling platform period, somewhat alleviated the lady's humor, and she turned towards the historic staircase, which had run with the blood of Jew and Pole, with a distinct air of condescension.
Quotes with SWORDPLAY (3)
He's not wanting to fight," she assured the captain." He is driven by curiosity?" Deudermont asked." By loyalty," Catti-brie answered. "And nothing more. Drizzt is bound by friendship to ye and to the crew, and if a simple contest against the man will make for an easier sail, then he's up to the fight. But there is no curiosity in Drizzt. No stupid pride. He's not for caring who's the better at swordplay." Deudermont nodded and his expression brightened. The young woman's wor…
There's blood pounding through the Duke's head. Knighthood is glory, he's thinking, not just grace in the saddle and at swordplay, but courage enough to give your life to defend what you hold dear. A noble reward, for noble men. A badge of honour. He'd never ennoble a merchant. Even Chaucer, whom he admires, but knows to be a fool on a battlefield. Not Chaucer's fault, that; just his merchant blood. Knighthood's not for the likes of these people; for Madame Perrers' brood. He…
Don't you agree? Swordplay is a dance of sorts, an understanding of the logical, most sophisticated next step. Except that in a fight, one must take the unexpected step. In dance it is all about taking the right, expected step.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: CrosSynergy, LAT, NYT.
Used 5 times in crossword archives (1958–2023).