Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves” from the New York Times crossword of May 22, 2026? It has 9 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, MAY 22, 2026
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FOOLSMATE is the answer to “Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 9-letter answer that starts with F.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OTLESFMOA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with F and ends with E.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves”?
FOOLSMATE, 9 letters.
When was “Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 22, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with F.