“Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FOOLSMATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2026, where it runs at 61 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 22, 2026 grid7DClassical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu"15 ltrs›8DKepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.15 ltrs›44DCatamounts5 ltrs›51DSaps4 ltrs›52DStop the bleeding, say4 ltrs›53DSicken with sweetness4 ltrs›54DFit4 ltrs›58DInfo on Zillow: Abbr.3 ltrs›59D___-El (Superman)3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 22, 20261AGuns, so to speak6 ltrs›7APrefix with American4 ltrs›11ACharcuterie spread4 ltrs›15AFootnote phrase6 ltrs›16ASherwood, e.g.9 ltrs›18AQualifier to an embarrassing question16 ltrs›20ALocation for some osteoarthritis4 ltrs›21A___-Saint-Michel (French commune on a tidal island)4 ltrs›
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