“Chess legend Mikhail ___” crossword clue
Answer
T
A
L
•••TAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chess legend Mikhail ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 31, 2026 grid1AGrappling is used in this11 ltrs›12AOnes who handle minor health problems?13 ltrs›14ADessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France15 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 31, 202616ALike someone in pointe shoes, maybe5 ltrs›17A___-di-dah3 ltrs›18ASay "hey," slangily5 ltrs›19AThey're at the tops of some ladders, informally4 ltrs›20AOffering that's fresh off the press?5 ltrs›22APyroclastic material4 ltrs›23ASheet music abbr.3 ltrs›24ADeliberate7 ltrs›
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