1. Home
  2. Mini crossword answers
  3. Rook, to a chess newbie

Rook, to a chess newbie – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Rook, to a chess newbie” is CASTLE (6 letters). Most recently CASTLE, in the NYT Mini on June 21, 2025.

AnswerLettersPattern
CASTLE6C_____

What CASTLE means

  1. nouna large and stately mansion
  2. nouna large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
  3. noun(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
June 21, 2025NYT Mini 14ACASTLE

Other clues for CASTLE

Need a different length? Try the word finder with pattern letters, or 6 letter words starting with C.

FAQ

What is the answer to “Rook, to a chess newbie”?

CASTLE (6 letters). Most recently CASTLE, on June 21, 2025 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Rook, to a chess newbie”?

6 letters, starting with C (C_____).