Fencing weapon (4)

I think it could be either:

epee

foil

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Rapier" , "Fencing blade" , "Bit of fencing" , "Duelling blade" , "Type of sword" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, the Newsday, The New York Times, The Guardian and the Penny Press.

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