Help needed for weapon used on horseback nyt?

[Rolf]

I’m stuck on a historical-sounding clue in the crossword. The exact wording is weapon used on horseback nyt. I’ve guessed a few medieval weapons already. None of them seem to work with the letters I have. Does anyone know the correct answer for weapon used on horseback nyt?

 

[SK_Tech]

The most common answer is Lance. It's a weapon traditionally used on a horse.

 

[Maclom]

The New York Times crossword answer for “Weapon used on horseback” is LANCE, referring to the long spear traditionally used by mounted knights or cavalry.

 

[robbinhook]

The most frequently used answer in the NYT crossword is Lance as the weapon used on horseback. A lance is a long spear that knights used in the course of knight fighting or cavalry attacks. The hint is referring to a historic weapon that is mounted, so the obvious, clear, and classic answer to the crossword is a lance.

 

[Ashleygomez]

The major historical weapon which is mounted on horseback is the lance which was utilized in charging. Sabers (curved swords), maces, and then pistols and carbines were also popular riders weapons used to make close attacks as well as long-range attacks when riding.