Crossword answer
FOOLSMATE
9 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen New York Times, May 22, 2026
Letter pattern
FOOLSMATE
Clues that lead to FOOLSMATE
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Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves9New York TimesMay 22, 2026
About FOOLSMATE in crosswords
FOOLSMATE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves” in the New York Times crossword on May 22, 2026.
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Every appearance of FOOLSMATE (1)
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May 22, 2026
Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves · New York Times · 61 Across