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What the world's first chess set was carved from – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “What the world's first chess set was carved from” is IVORY (5 letters). Most recently IVORY, in the NYT Mini on March 3, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| IVORY | 5 | I____ |
What IVORY means
- nouna hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
- nouna shade of white the color of bleached bones
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | NYT Mini 2D | IVORY |
Other clues for IVORY
- Piano key material, once
- Africa's ___ Coast
- Ebony's partner, in song
- Creamy white color
- ___ Coast (neighbor of Ghana)
- Shade of white
- What the oldest known chess set was carved from
- Ebony's counterpart
- Tusk stuff
- Material used to plate the skin of the Parthenon Athena and the statue of Zeus at Olympia
- Material in walrus tusks
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FAQ
What is the answer to “What the world's first chess set was carved from”?
IVORY (5 letters). Most recently IVORY, on March 3, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “What the world's first chess set was carved from”?
5 letters, starting with I (I____).