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Chess "castles" – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Chess "castles"” is ROOKS (5 letters). Most recently ROOKS, in the NYT Mini on May 12, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| ROOKS | 5 | R____ |
What ROOKS means
- noun(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
- nouncommon gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow
- verbdeprive of by deceit
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | NYT Mini 2D | ROOKS |
Other clues for ROOKS
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Chess "castles"”?
ROOKS (5 letters). Most recently ROOKS, on May 12, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Chess "castles"”?
5 letters, starting with R (R____).