What the world's first chess set was carved from Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “What the world's first chess set was carved from” from the New York Times Mini crossword of March 3, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, MARCH 3, 2026
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IVORY is the answer to “What the world's first chess set was carved from”. It means resembling an elephant tusk in color.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Resembling an elephant tusk in color.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: VYOIR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Something tickled on a piano”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “What the world's first chess set was carved from”?
IVORY, 5 letters: resembling an elephant tusk in color.
When was “What the world's first chess set was carved from” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of March 3, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with I.