“Chess puzzle challenge, maybe” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MATEINONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chess puzzle challenge, maybe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2026, where it runs at 35 Across 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 23, 2026 grid14DFigurative ability to withstand almost anything13 ltrs›17DCanal blocker?9 ltrs›21DMilky and iridescent7 ltrs›24DLizard predator of Africa9 ltrs›27DSwedish American model Porizkova7 ltrs›29DEdward who wrote and illustrated "The Gashlycrumb Tinies"5 ltrs›30DFoam designs, perhaps8 ltrs›31DBerth places7 ltrs›35DBrunch beverage6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 23, 20261AThey might be settled atop stools7 ltrs›8AShell, say5 ltrs›13APlaces to put fliers8 ltrs›15ASurgical specialty, informally5 ltrs›16AA boxer's might knock you out9 ltrs›18ASubstitute for "etc."5 ltrs›19ABegrudges6 ltrs›20AOld auto company based in Lansing, Mich.3 ltrs›
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