“Chess defeats” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••MATES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MATES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chess defeats”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 14, 2026, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 14, 2026 grid18DBelief in God or gods6 ltrs›28DLipton choices4 ltrs›29DDone with boozing10 ltrs›30DApply to, as an ointment5 ltrs›31DLab work5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 14, 20261ASafe place to stand on a diamond4 ltrs›5ABout rout4 ltrs›9AChatted via Teams, say4 ltrs›13ATail-less cat breed4 ltrs›14AStill single5 ltrs›15ADefense grp. since 19494 ltrs›16A"Been a while! Any updates?"15 ltrs›19ATake giant steps6 ltrs›
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