“King's partner in castling” crossword clue
Answer
R
O
O
K
••••ROOK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROOK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “King's partner in castling”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 22, 2026, where it runs at 26 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.
Crossing entries
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