“Threat to a king, maybe” crossword clue

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 “Threat to a king, maybe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 2, 2025, where it runs at 5 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.