Getting a mate finishes it! (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHESS Getting a mate finishes it! (5) (5)
10% PALS Mates (4) New York Times Apr 3, 2026
9% STALLION Mare's mate (8) The Times Concise Apr 23, 2026
9% ONO Lennon's mate (3) Wall Street Journal Apr 22, 2026
9% ENDSON Finishes with (6) New York Times Apr 21, 2026
9% ENDED Finished (5) The Telegraph Quick Apr 21, 2026
9% END Finish (3) The Telegraph Quick Apr 16, 2026
9% EVE Adam's mate (3) Commuter Apr 16, 2026
9% WACK Scouser's mate (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 15, 2026
9% OVER Finished (4) Wall Street Journal Apr 13, 2026
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