"You always need to think a few steps ___ when playing Chess" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AHEAD "You always need to think a few steps ___ when playing Chess" (5)
5% BELIEF That's what you think! (6) The Atlantic Oct 3, 2026
5% ONTAP Ready when needed (5) The Atlantic Oct 3, 2026
5% IMSET "Ready when you are" (5) USA Today Sep 25, 2026
5% POOLCUES Good things to have when you need a break? (8) The Atlantic Sep 24, 2026
5% WERE "What ___ you thinking?!" (4)
5% ISIT "You really think so?" (4) The Atlantic Sep 11, 2026
5% IMALLSET "Ready when you are!" (8) Universal Sep 8, 2026
5% ARE "___ you thinking what I'm thinking?" (3) The Atlantic Aug 26, 2026
5% ABS You might need to lose a few to get them (3) New York Times Jul 12, 2026
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