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NYT Mini Crossword Clue

Chess "castles"

MB
Marcus Bell Verified
Crossword Editor, NYTMini.com · Updated May 12, 2026

Answer

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5 letters · last seen May 12, 2026

The answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue “Chess "castles"” is ROOKS. This 5-letter solution was most recently used in the Mini on May 12, 2026. NYT clues are often reused, so every date this clue has appeared is listed below.

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Every Appearance

May 12, 2026 · Tuesday ROOKS
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