Crossword Answer For
Capture the first piece in chess, typically
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 18, 2019 Answers
Stuck on "Capture the first piece in chess, typically" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on June 18, 2019 and we've identified 187 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. WINAPAWN (8 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
Answer For Capture the first piece in chess, typically:
Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.
187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WINAPAWN
Capture the first piece in chess, typically
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2019
99%
WINAPAWN
Capture the first piece in chess, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2019
6%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
6%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
6%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
6%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
3%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
3%
IDEA
Think piece?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
IDEA
Think piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
ACE
Opening day pitcher, typically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
ACE
Opening day pitcher, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
PEG
Cribbage piece
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
PEG
Cribbage piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
AREARUG
Accent piece
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
AREARUG
Accent piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
SLAB
Healthy piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
3%
SLAB
Healthy piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
ASSET
Portfolio piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
ASSET
Portfolio piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
PETAL
"She loves me, she loves me not" piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
PETAL
"She loves me, she loves me not" piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
IRIS
Eye piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
IRIS
Eye piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
3%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
PEELED
Like an apple pie's apples, typically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
PEELED
Like an apple pie's apples, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
3%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
CIGAR
Puff piece?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
CIGAR
Puff piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
RAG
Syncopated piece
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
RAG
Syncopated piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
TOKEN
Game piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
TOKEN
Game piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
ISLET
Little piece of land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
3%
ISLET
Little piece of land
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
NOUN
Subject of a sentence, typically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
NOUN
Subject of a sentence, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
LEGOSET
The 587-piece Pokémon Eevee, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
LEGOSET
The 587-piece Pokémon Eevee, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
RELIC
Museum piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
RELIC
Museum piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
CTUREHALLS
Theaters that typically don't serve popcorn
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
CTUREHALLS
Theaters that typically don't serve popcorn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
3%
OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ECLAIR
Puff piece?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
ECLAIR
Puff piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
BRA
One for sports is typically wireless
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
BRA
One for sports is typically wireless
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
EVIL
Like one twin in a soapy drama, typically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
EVIL
Like one twin in a soapy drama, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
BAKER
One who typically kneads the job?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
BAKER
One who typically kneads the job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
HOMETHEATER
Entertainment setup that typically includes surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
3%
HOMETHEATER
Entertainment setup that typically includes surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
JAMB
Doorway piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
JAMB
Doorway piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
LEGO
World's largest toy company by piece count
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
LEGO
World's largest toy company by piece count
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
ENTREE
Daily special, typically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
ENTREE
Daily special, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
ESPN
Channel with baseball and diving chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
ESPN
Channel with baseball and diving chess
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
TILE
Mahjong piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
TILE
Mahjong piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
RAM
Sheep with horns, typically
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
RAM
Sheep with horns, typically
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
HOTEL
Red Monopoly piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
HOTEL
Red Monopoly piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
SLICE
It's a piece of cake!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
SLICE
It's a piece of cake!
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
USMAP
Graphic that typically has two insets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
USMAP
Graphic that typically has two insets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
NFT
Digital art piece: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
NFT
Digital art piece: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
RAP
50 Cent piece?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
RAP
50 Cent piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
COUCH
Common living room piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
COUCH
Common living room piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
PIANO
With 29-Down, piece such as Beethoven's "Tempest"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
PIANO
With 29-Down, piece such as Beethoven's "Tempest"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
WEDGE
Lemon piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
WEDGE
Lemon piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
GASGUZZLER
Humvee or motor home, typically
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
GASGUZZLER
Humvee or motor home, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ESSAY
Rebecca Solnit piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
ESSAY
Rebecca Solnit piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
AMP
Concert piece
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
AMP
Concert piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
SNARE
Drum kit piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
SNARE
Drum kit piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
ASCOT
Broad piece of neckwear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
ASCOT
Broad piece of neckwear
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
BEAD
Friendship bracelet piece
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
BEAD
Friendship bracelet piece
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CRAVAT
Fancy piece of neckwear
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
3%
CRAVAT
Fancy piece of neckwear
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
OCTAGON
Umbrella shape, typically
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
3%
OCTAGON
Umbrella shape, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
METATAG
Descriptive piece of HTML code
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
3%
METATAG
Descriptive piece of HTML code
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
LIONSSHARE
Biggest piece
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
LIONSSHARE
Biggest piece
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
3%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
BLADE
Mandoline piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
3%
BLADE
Mandoline piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
THIGH
Chicken piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
THIGH
Chicken piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
CRISSCROSS
What city streets typically do (... letters 4-5 and 9-10)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
3%
CRISSCROSS
What city streets typically do (... letters 4-5 and 9-10)
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
APART
To pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
APART
To pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
REPS
Set pieces
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
REPS
Set pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
RIPUP
Tear to pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
RIPUP
Tear to pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
MENORAH
Hanukkah centerpiece
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
MENORAH
Hanukkah centerpiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Chapel centerpiece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Chapel centerpiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
MORSELS
Small pieces
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
MORSELS
Small pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
PESTS
Younger siblings, stereotypically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
PESTS
Younger siblings, stereotypically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
TILES
Backsplash pieces
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
TILES
Backsplash pieces
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
EACH
Apiece
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
EACH
Apiece
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ATLARGE
Not yet captured
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
ATLARGE
Not yet captured
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
RENDS
Tears to pieces
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
RENDS
Tears to pieces
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CAM
Kiss __: PDA capturer at a stadium
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CAM
Kiss __: PDA capturer at a stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DICE
Boggle pieces
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
DICE
Boggle pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
DADS
Pun-loving parents, stereotypically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
DADS
Pun-loving parents, stereotypically
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
OPEDS
Newspaper opinion pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
OPEDS
Newspaper opinion pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
TIARA
Sailor Moon headpiece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
TIARA
Sailor Moon headpiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
JAMBS
Framing pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
JAMBS
Framing pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ARTSCAM
Attempt to sell a fake masterpiece
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
ARTSCAM
Attempt to sell a fake masterpiece
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SINKS
Vanity pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
SINKS
Vanity pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 18, 2019
Gallery event
Crossword Clue
24 Hours of Le __: auto race
Crossword Clue
Out in front
Crossword Clue
__ Field: Mets' ballpark
Crossword Clue
Frantically
Crossword Clue
Prom queen's crown
Crossword Clue
Geological age
Crossword Clue
10-Down princess
Crossword Clue
Chipped in a chip
Crossword Clue
*Do something in a whole new way
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Capture the first piece in chess, typically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WINAPAWN (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Capture the first piece in chess, typically"?
The best answer for "Capture the first piece in chess, typically" is WINAPAWN with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Capture the first piece in chess, typically" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 18, 2019.