What is sword for a pirate nyt?

[Olive]

I ran into a pirate-related clue while solving today’s puzzle. The clue is sword for a pirate nyt and I thought it would be easy. I tried common pirate weapons but they don’t fit. The crossings are not very helpful either. Can anyone confirm the answer to sword for a pirate nyt?

 

[Elias]

Sword for a pirate NYT Crossword usually refers to a cutlass, the short, curved sword famously used by pirates. It’s designed for close combat on ships, easy to wield in tight spaces, and has become an iconic symbol of pirate weaponry in history and popular culture.

 

[Cecelia]

The answer to sword for a pirate NYT (a clue from the New York Times Mini Crossword) is SABER, a five‑letter sword with a curved, single‑edged blade often depicted in pirate stories and naval battles.

 

[AlexaSmith]

The solution to sword for a pirate NYT is SABER, a five‑letter curved sword often depicted in pirate battles and naval combat.

 

[RobertPhack]

In the NYT Mini Crossword, sword for a pirate NYT is answered with SABER, a lightweight sword with a single‑edged curved blade used for slashing.

 

[Alyce]

When the clue sword for a pirate NYT appears, the correct crossword entry is SABER, fitting the 5‑letter requirement and pirate context.

 

[Brianshita]

Crossword solvers of sword for a pirate NYT will find the answer is SABER, the curved sword famously shown in pirate films and stories.