Chess defeats Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Chess defeats” from the New York Times crossword of April 14, 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, APRIL 14, 2026
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MATES is the answer to “Chess defeats”. It means to join as mates (partners in a union).
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
To join as mates (partners in a union).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASTME.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Partners”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Chess defeats”?
MATES, 5 letters: to join as mates (partners in a union).
When was “Chess defeats” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with M.