“Chess piece that can be promoted” crossword clue
Answer
P
A
W
N
••••PAWN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAWN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chess piece that can be promoted”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 3, 2025, where it runs at 31 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
Sep 3, 2025 grid25DIt might be fixed at a chef's table4 ltrs›31D"The shoddy sandwich knife couldn't cut the mustard," e.g.3 ltrs›32DEarly H.I.V. med3 ltrs›33D"___ knows?"3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 3, 20251AProject for a beginning knitter5 ltrs›6APetri dish medium4 ltrs›10ANiecy ___ of "Clean House"4 ltrs›14AExposed, as one's dirty laundry5 ltrs›15AProtein in a niçoise salad4 ltrs›16AGuthrie who sang "Alice's Restaurant"4 ltrs›17ANeutral shade in some Florida décor?10 ltrs›19AOne getting top billing4 ltrs›
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