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Board game with ancient origins NYT Crossword Clue

45D | 9 letters

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PARCHEESI

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Why This Answer Fits

PARCHEESI is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Board game with ancient origins". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 45D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: PARCHEESI in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
PARCHEESI has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 45D.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using PARCHEESI

Popular board game adapted from India [1] Daily / 18A / 9 letters

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 9-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Board game with ancient origins", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 9-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 45D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 45D

Answer length 9

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

May 31, 2026 Daily / 45D / 9 letters