“Game with captures and checks”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Game with captures and checks”, last seen on September 21, 2026.

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C???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

CHESS

The answer to “Game with captures and checks” is CHESS

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DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 21, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Game with captures and checks” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CHESS — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Game with captures and checks”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Game with captures and checks” is CHESS — a 5-letter across entry from the September 21, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CHESS has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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