“Board game with ancient origins” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PARCHEESI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Board game with ancient origins”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 31, 2026 grid45ABanned substance, in sports lingo3 ltrs›49ALaughed loudly6 ltrs›55ABeatle who sang "Yellow Submarine"5 ltrs›63A"Drat!," in Dortmund3 ltrs›69ACity sobriquet that might describe the target for 116-Across, as depicted in this puzzle11 ltrs›74AAppointments that may lead to better contacts8 ltrs›80ABel ___ cheese5 ltrs›85AActress Spacek5 ltrs›91AComposer of an overture dedicated to 116-Across7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 31, 20261ASacsayhuamán fortress builders5 ltrs›6ALiterary forerunner of Captain Hook4 ltrs›10AMany an Alpha Beta in "Revenge of the Nerds"4 ltrs›14AHelp-wanted letters3 ltrs›17AFermented vegan protein6 ltrs›19AWrestler/actor John4 ltrs›20ACoin with 12 stars around the border4 ltrs›21AAlign4 ltrs›
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