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Chess pieces that are often moved first

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 11, 2023 Answers

The crossword clue "Chess pieces that are often moved first" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on December 11, 2023 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 194 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is PAWNS (5 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.

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194 Other Potential Answers

99%
PAWNS
Chess pieces that are often moved first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
6%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
6%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
3%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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APART
To pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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ROOK
Corner chess piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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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
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
REPS
Set pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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RARE
Not often seen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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EST
Population fig., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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APR
Easter mo., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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RIPUP
Tear to pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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APRIL
Easter month, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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EMAIL
Username, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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MORSELS
Small pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
3%
ART
Messy class, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
3%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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
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OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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TILES
Backsplash pieces
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
COM
URL ending, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 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
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%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
RARELY
Not often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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AIDES
Interns, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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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)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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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)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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ESPN
Channel with baseball and diving chess
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
RENDS
Tears to pieces
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
ACES
Highest cards, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
DICE
Boggle pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 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)
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)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
OPEDS
Newspaper opinion pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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
Universal 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 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
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 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)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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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)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
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%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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OVERIT
"I've moved on"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
HOTHEADED
Easily moved?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 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%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
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%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
WOOL
Product removed by shear force?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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EVENED
Removed bumps from
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
PARED
Removed the outer edges of
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LINT
Stuff removed from a dryer
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Chess pieces that are often moved first" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PAWNS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Chess pieces that are often moved first"?
The best answer for "Chess pieces that are often moved first" is PAWNS with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Chess pieces that are often moved first" 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 December 11, 2023.
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