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“Double-decker checker” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Apr 29, 20258 Down4 letters
Answer
K
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••••KING
4 letters · 8 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Double-decker checker”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 29, 2025.

Crossing entries

Apr 29, 2025 grid
5ALike cigars and some salmon6 ltrs›16AGourmet garnish served with a mother-of-pearl spoon6 ltrs›19A"The Gift of the Magi" writer6 ltrs›21AEarly struggles for a new enterprise … or a hint to the shaded squares12 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 9, 2026NYT Crossword55 Down••••KINGApr 29, 2025NYT Crossword8 Down••••KING

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