Epic Duels

When words cross swords
A crossword exploring famous duels, battles, and conflicts from history and literature. Test your strategic combat knowledge!
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Across

  • 2A
    Duel-starting emotion?
  • 5A
    Trojan Horse ploy
  • 6A
    Routine that's hard to break
  • 9A
    Hamilton-Burr battleground
  • 11A
    Victor's opponent
  • 12A
    Fencer's footwork
  • 13A
    Duel's darkest outcome

Down

  • 1D
    Courtroom combat
  • 2D
    From which the phoenix rises
  • 3D
    In closest proximity
  • 4D
    Worthy of Homer
  • 7D
    Life's debut
  • 8D
    Pirates' port
  • 10D
    Strategic maneuver