Joust weapon

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 18, 2026

Stuck on the clue Joust weapon from the New York Times Mini for March 18, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Joust weapon (5)

Answer

The answer to Joust weapon is Lance (5 letters).

Why does Lance fit this clue?

This is a direct definition clue where 'Joust weapon' points straight to LANCE. A lance is a long wooden shaft with a sharp metal point, designed specifically for mounted combat. In medieval jousting tournaments, knights would charge at each other on horseback, each wielding a lance to try to unseat their opponent. The lance was the primary and most iconic weapon of jousting, making this a textbook example of a weapon defined by its specific combat use.

What does Joust weapon mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

joust

noun

•a medieval combat between two knights on horseback using lances

verb

•to compete in a tournament fight on horseback with lances

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 6-across in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 18, 2026

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What does Lance mean?

noun

•a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head used as a weapon by mounted knights and cavalry

verb

•to pierce or cut with a sharp pointed instrument

How to use Lance in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Lance.

•“The knight gripped his lance tightly as he charged toward his opponent in the medieval joust.”

•“The cavalry officer carried a long lance as he rode into battle on horseback.”

•“The fisherman used a sharp lance to spear the large fish swimming near the surface.”

What are other crossword clues for Lance?

“Jousting weapon” (5)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 18, 2026 crossword

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Across

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Down

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Frequently asked questions about Joust weapon

What is the answer to Joust weapon?: The answer is Lance (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Joust weapon have?: The answer has 5 letters: Lance.

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