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Parried blade (4)

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I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Sharp-pointed duelling sword" , "Type of sword" , "piece of fencing" , "Use it to fence" , "Fencing weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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