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A threat to a king in chess, thus an arrest, control, curb or restraint (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CHECK A threat to a king in chess, thus an arrest, control, curb or restraint (5) | (5) | ||
| 4% | PERP Arrested suspect, informally | (4) | ||
| 4% | ERGO Thus | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 4% | HENCE "Thus . . ." | (5) | USA Today | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 4% | MEN Chess pieces | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 4% | REIN Vixen's restraint | (4) | The Atlantic | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 4% | WHYIOUGHTA Humorous "threat" of retaliation | (10) | USA Today | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 4% | PIE Chess __ (Southern dessert) | (3) | Commuter | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 4% | BLACKANDWHITE Unqualified chess players | (13) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 4% | MATING Beating at chess | (6) | Premier Sunday | Oct 12, 2025 |
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