The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LUNGE , but the solution may also be THRUST which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in LA Times).
Fencing move crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LUNGE | 70 % | 5 |
| PARRY | 11 % | 5 |
| THRUST | 9 % | 6 |
| FEINT | 6 % | 5 |
| APPEL | 4 % | 5 |
Why may THRUST be the right solution?
The answer "THRUST" is the right solution for the clue "Fencing move" because a thrust is a common attacking move in the sport of fencing.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Fencing move
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- parry
- lunge
- riposte
- wrench
- barrage
- traverse
- fencing
- volt
- displacement
- assault
- punto
- butt
Crossword Answer definitions
LUNGE noun- A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.
- A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a lunge line, approximately 20–30 feet long, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and used to control the animal while lungeing.
- An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position.
- A fish, the namaycush.
- To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).
- To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result LUNGE
- Sudden thrust
- Thrust
- Fencing move
- Make a thrust
- Move with an epee
- Make a desperate move
- Sword fighter's move
- Swordfighter's move
- Fencing thrust
- Fencer's move
More clues leading to the result PARRY
- Deflect a blow
- Ward off
- Fencing move
- Deflect, as a question
- Deflect, as a punch
- Fencing defense
- Fencer's defense
- Response to a fencing lunge
- Fencer's deflection
- Fencing deflection
More clues leading to the result THRUST
- Main point
- Lunge
- Fencing move
- Attack a la Zorro
- Shove forcibly
- Essence
- Rocket booster's push
- Aviation force
- Rocket force
- Jet engine product
More clues leading to the result FEINT
- False move
- Shaking move
- Mock blow
- Deceptive move
- Deceiving movement
- Ring ruse
- Pugilist's ploy
- Tricky move
- Diversionary tactic
- Fencing move