Crossword Genius

Set pieces oddly missing fencing kit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

epee

'fencing kit' is the definition.
(sword used in fencing)

'set pieces oddly missing' is the wordplay.
'oddly missing' indicates alternate letters.
'set'+'pieces'='setpieces'
The alternate letters of 'setpieces' are 'EPEE'.

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Rapier" , "Another fencing sword" , "Thin fencing sword" , "Fencing sword, heavier than a foil" , "Duelling weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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