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“Concession in chess”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Concession in chess”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter I
Last letter N
I ? ? ? ? ? N

A 7-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I R E S I G N

The answer to “Concession in chess” is IRESIGN

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published May 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Concession in chess” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IRESIGN — a 7-letter word that begins with I and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Concession in chess”

What is the answer to “Concession in chess” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IRESIGN — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Concession in chess”?

The answer IRESIGN contains 7 letters.

Was “Concession in chess” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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