Key chess piece NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Key chess piece” crossword clue is KING (4 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 17, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
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KING: to reign as a male monarch.
Best answers for “Key chess piece”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KING | 4 | Key chess piece |
| 2 | TOOK | 4 | Captured, as a chess piece similar clue |
| 3 | ROOK | 4 | Corner chess piece similar clue |
| 4 | PAWN | 4 | Minor chess piece similar clue |
| 5 | KNIGHT | 6 | Chess piece that moves in an L-shape similar clue |
| 6 | BISHOP | 6 | Chess piece with a clerical name similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 17, 2026 | KING | 25 Down |
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Questions about the Key chess piece Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Key chess piece crossword clue?
KING is the 4-letter answer to the “Key chess piece” crossword clue.
When was the Key chess piece crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 17, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Key chess piece crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with TOOK (“Captured, as a chess piece”), ROOK (“Corner chess piece”), PAWN (“Minor chess piece”).