“Castle in chess” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ROOK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROOK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Castle in chess”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 24, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 24, 2026 grid31D"Wha?! … That makes no sense"10 ltrs›32DIntel-gathering mission5 ltrs›33DOrder at a soda fountain5 ltrs›41D___ Mountains, Europe/Asia boundary4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 24, 20261AIt may be found at the end of the line4 ltrs›5AOne-on-one clashes in "Hamilton"5 ltrs›10AGo on a spree, maybe4 ltrs›14AJust chillin'4 ltrs›15AFury5 ltrs›16A"Escape (The ___ Colada Song)" (last Billboard #1 hit of the 1970s)4 ltrs›17A"The Last Supper" painter15 ltrs›20ASaul Goodman's field in "Better Call Saul"3 ltrs›
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