Chess tactic, briefly Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Chess tactic, briefly last seen in Newsday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SAC.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Chess tactic, briefly:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAC Chess tactic, briefly (3) Newsday Oct 21, 2017
8% FORKS Chess tactics that attack two pieces at once (5) New York Times Mini May 10, 2026
7% PLOY Tricky tactic (4) Newsday May 3, 2026
7% MINDGAME Psych-out tactic (8) Newsday May 3, 2026
7% DROPSHOT Strategic tennis tactic (8) Eugene Sheffer Apr 28, 2026
7% MUDSLINGING Negative campaign tactic (11) Newsday Apr 23, 2026
7% TOURNAMENT Chess contest (10) Commuter Apr 20, 2026
7% MEN Chess pieces (3) Thomas Joseph Apr 15, 2026
7% PAWN Chess "soldier" (4) Universal Apr 14, 2026
7% MATES Chess defeats (5) New York Times Apr 14, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Newsday puzzle

Chess tactic, briefly Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Chess tactic, briefly. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is SAC.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Chess tactic, briefly.