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“Chess piece”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chess piece”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter K
R ? ? K

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R O O K

The answer to “Chess piece” is ROOK

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Chess piece” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROOK — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Chess piece”

What is the answer to “Chess piece” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROOK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Chess piece”?

The answer ROOK contains 4 letters.

Was “Chess piece” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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