Getting a mate finishes it! (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Getting a mate finishes it! (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CHESS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHESS Getting a mate finishes it! (5) (5)
9% OVER Finished (4) Commuter Nov 4, 2025
9% EVE Adam's mate (3) Commuter Nov 4, 2025
9% END Finish (3) The Telegraph Quick Nov 3, 2025
9% ADAM Eve's mate (4) New York Times Nov 3, 2025
9% AMI Mate, in Marseille (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 3, 2025
9% COW Bull's mate (3) Commuter Oct 29, 2025
9% DOE Stag's mate (3) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
9% ENDS Finishes (4) USA Today Oct 25, 2025
9% MARE Stallion's mate (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 23, 2025
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