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“Competition with kings and rooks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Competition with kings and rooks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter H
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 10-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

C H E S S M A T C H

The answer to “Competition with kings and rooks” is CHESSMATCH

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jul 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 2 20% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Competition with kings and rooks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CHESSMATCH — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with H.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 8 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 “Competition with kings and rooks”

What is the answer to “Competition with kings and rooks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CHESSMATCH — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Competition with kings and rooks”?

The answer CHESSMATCH contains 10 letters.

Was “Competition with kings and rooks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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