Key chess piece

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KING

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KING4New York TimesAug 17, 2026

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The clue “Key chess piece” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on August 17, 2026, where the answer was KING.

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