Clues for the word "SWORDPLAY"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on August 24, 2023.
Definition of swordplay
- n. - Fencing; a sword fight.
Referring Clues
- Duel makeup
- Fencing
- Ultimate in pretentiousness, crossword setter's art, the finesse of a swashbuckler
- Solver's beginning to face setter's linguistic tricks in a duel?
- Use of weapons in second part of clue?
- Battling with foremost of setters and their art
- Second double entendre, perhaps, suggests going for a slash?
- Point to puns, like fencing
- Fencing - 's my sport?
- Fencing spread out round notice
- Second's repartee in lively argument
- Verbal sparring
- Art of fencing, and a hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues
Last Seen In
- LA Times - August 24, 2023
- Guardian Cryptic - December 17, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - May 06, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - April 26, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - May 17, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - April 26, 2011
- Guardian Everyman - March 20, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - July 13, 2010
- Guardian Quiptic - November 30, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - January 30, 2007
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - July 28, 2004