Pawn-capturing move NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Pawn-capturing move” crossword clue is ENPASSANT (9 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 8, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 9 LETTERS
1E2N3P4A5S6S7A8N9T
Best answers for “Pawn-capturing move”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENPASSANT | 9 | Pawn-capturing move |
| 2 | OPEN | 4 | Move the first pawn, say 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 8, 2026 | ENPASSANT | 48 Across |
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Questions about the Pawn-capturing move Crossword Clue
What is the 9-letter answer to the Pawn-capturing move crossword clue?
ENPASSANT is the 9-letter answer to the “Pawn-capturing move” crossword clue.
When was the Pawn-capturing move crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 8, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Pawn-capturing move crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with OPEN (“Move the first pawn, say”).