Fool's ___ (quick defeat in chess) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MATE Fool's ___ (quick defeat in chess) (4)
68% BEST Defeat (4) Universal Feb 12, 2026
68% LOSS Defeat (4) LA Times Daily Feb 2, 2026
68% LOSSES Defeats (6) USA Today Jan 19, 2026
68% BESTED Defeated (6) Universal Jan 18, 2026
68% BEATS Defeats (5) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
65% DELUDE Fool (6) New York Times Feb 12, 2026
65% MATED Beat in chess (5) New York Times Feb 12, 2026
65% MAN Chess piece (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 12, 2026
65% ONTO Not fooled by (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 10, 2026
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