Alternative to foil or saber (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "sports equipment" , "Fencing sword similar to a foil" , "sharp-edged implement" , "Duelling weapon" , "Sharp-pointed duelling sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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