What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Chess pieces" from October 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Chess pieces”

This clue appeared as 61-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

MEN

Letters3

Starts withM

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Chess pieces” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 61-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chess pieces” clue?+

The answer is MEN (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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