Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction

Latest answer — September 07, 2026

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PRESSED means “did squeeze”. It combines P, the backside of bishop, RESS, “robes” without its introductory letter, and ED, giving P + RESS + ED.

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Hands pressing a piece of fabric with firm pressure.

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The answer to Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction in the The Times Cryptic crossword is PRESSED — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Cryptic crossword on September 7, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 14-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction” answer

PRESSED (7 letters)

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When else has “Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction” appeared?

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September 7, 2026 (most recent) PRESSED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction”?

The answer is PRESSED, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Cryptic crossword on September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction”?

7 letters: PRESSED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Cryptic crossword on September 7, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 14-Across.

Can “Did squeeze bishop’s backside beneath robes, without introduction” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Cryptic sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Times Cryptic answers?

The full grid for September 7, 2026 is on the Times Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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