"Weapon" used in some playful jousts
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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"Weapon" used in some playful jousts (10)
Answer
The answer to "Weapon" used in some playful jousts is Pool Noodle (10 letters).
Why does Pool Noodle fit this clue?
This clue uses quotation marks around 'Weapon' to signal a playful or non-literal sense, pointing to POOL NOODLE as the answer. A pool noodle is a long, flexible foam tube designed for water recreation and swimming aid. The clue works because pool noodles are commonly used in playful mock battles or jousting games, especially by children in swimming pools or at summer camps. Their soft foam construction makes them perfect 'weapons' for harmless combat since they can't cause injury when used to whack or poke opponents during these lighthearted contests.
What does "Weapon" used in some playful jousts mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
weapon
noun
•an instrument used for fighting or defense
jousts
noun
•medieval combat contests between knights on horseback with lances
verb
•to engage in competitive combat or contests
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 32-across in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Pool Noodle mean?
noun
•a long, flexible foam cylinder used as a flotation aid in swimming pools and often repurposed as a soft weapon for playful mock battles or games
How to use Pool Noodle in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Pool Noodle.
•“The kids grabbed their pool noodles and began an epic battle in the shallow end, laughing as they bonked each other on the head.”
•“She used a pool noodle as a flotation device while doing her water aerobics routine.”
•“The swimming instructor handed out pool noodles to help the beginners stay afloat during their first lesson.”
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- What is the answer to "Weapon" used in some playful jousts?
- The answer is Pool Noodle (10 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Weapon" used in some playful jousts have?
- The answer has 10 letters: Pool Noodle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
32 Across
answer length
10 letters