Ward off, as a sword Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ward off, as a sword last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PARRY.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Ward off, as a sword:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PARRY Ward off, as a sword (5) New York Times Aug 23, 2021
10% FEND Ward (off) (4) Universal Dec 23, 2025
10% AVERT Ward off (5) Puzzler Backwords Dec 21, 2025
7% ONG Fencing sword (3) USA Today Quick Jan 9, 2026
7% EPEE Fencing sword (4) USA Today Quick Jan 9, 2026
7% HILT Sword handle (4) Universal Jan 7, 2026
7% SABERS Military swords (6) Newsday Jan 4, 2026
7% DUEL Sword fight (4) Commuter Jan 2, 2026
7% HANGOVERCURE What might help ward off the influence of spirits? (12) Universal Dec 27, 2025
7% OBGYN Maternity ward doc (5) Eugene Sheffer Dec 25, 2025

Last appeared together with the following clues in New York Times puzzle

Ward off, as a sword Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Ward off, as a sword. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is PARRY.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Ward off, as a sword.