June 14, 2026 Daily / 54D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Chess pieces NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Chess pieces, 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 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 54D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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MEN
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
MEN is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Chess pieces. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 54D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MEN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- MEN has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 54D.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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