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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defeat at chess . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MATE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MATE Defeat at chess | (4) | ||
| 38% | MATED Defeated in chess | (5) | Universal | Mar 4, 2025 |
| 38% | MATING Defeating in chess | (6) | Universal | Jul 4, 2024 |
| 38% | MATES Defeats in chess | (5) | Newsday | May 29, 2024 |
| 38% | CHECKMATES Defeats in chess | (10) | ||
| 33% | CHECKMATE Defeat in chess (9) | (9) | ||
| 33% | FOOLSMATE Worst defeat in chess | (9) | Universal | Apr 20, 2020 |
| 33% | RESIGN Concede defeat in chess | (6) | ||
| 27% | IMITATED Copied one defeated at chess, capturing it | (8) | ||
| 3% | BLACKANDWHITE Unqualified chess players | (13) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 14, 2025 |
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