Chess player was here firstly to cover up a misdemeanour (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WHITEWASH Chess player was here firstly to cover up a misdemeanour (9) (9)
5% TARPS They're cover-ups! (5) New York Times Jun 24, 2026
5% TWO Number of players in a chess match (3)
5% INDISCRETION Tactless remark or misdemeanour (12) The Times Concise Apr 4, 2026
4% ROOK Castle in chess (4) (4) Mirror Classic Jul 29, 2026
4% LID Cover (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 29, 2026
4% RON Wizard's Chess whiz (3) Newsday Jul 25, 2026
4% TOGO Not for here (4) USA Today Jul 17, 2026
4% GAME Chess or Go (4) USA Today Jul 7, 2026
4% PECCADILLO Almost admit, on reflection, act involving bad misdemeanour (10) The Times Cryptic Jul 6, 2026
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