What is the answer to "Some swordplay" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Some swordplay" is DUELING (7 letters).

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Some swordplay WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 4, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

DUELING

7 letters · Down · last seen August 4, 2026

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