Certain chess piece
Latest answer — August 14, 2026
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Clue decoded
A rook is one of the six types of chess pieces, moving any number of squares horizontally or vertically. “Certain” signals that the clue seeks a particular kind of chess piece rather than the general word piece.
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This clue's Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Certain chess piece — Answer: ROOK. Hint: This chessman travels along ranks and files. ♜
- 5. Discount grocery store chain — Answer: ALDI. Hint: A budget-friendly supermarket with a streamlined selection. 🛒
- 6. Certain blood vessel — Answer: VEIN. Hint: This vessel carries blood back toward the heart. ❤️
- 7. Tune — Answer: SONG. Hint: A musical composition you might hum along to. 🎶
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- 1. Rabbis — Answer: RAVS. Hint: The plural of a Hebrew title for a Jewish teacher. ✡️
- 2. Margarine — Answer: OLEO. Hint: A butter substitute often found in vintage recipes. 🧈
- 3. Certain Norse god — Answer: ODIN. Hint: The one-eyed All-Father of Norse mythology. ⚡
- 4. Certain chess piece — Answer: KING. Hint: The most important piece to protect on the board. ♔
Recent USA Today Quick Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Certain chess piece” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ROOK — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 14, 2026 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include KING. 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.
“Certain chess piece” answer
ROOK (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as KING
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Other answers for “Certain chess piece”
USA Today Quick Cross has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ROOK, it has also been KING. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- August 14, 2026 (most recent) → ROOK
- August 14, 2026 → KING
More USA Today Quick answers for August 14, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on August 14, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Certain chess piece → ROOK
- 5. Discount grocery store chain → ALDI
- 6. Certain blood vessel → VEIN
- 7. Tune → SONG
Down
- 1. Rabbis → RAVS
- 2. Margarine → OLEO
- 3. Certain Norse god → ODIN
- 4. Certain chess piece → KING
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Certain chess piece”?
The answer is ROOK, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 14, 2026. Other answers for this clue include KING.
How many letters is the answer to “Certain chess piece”?
4 letters: ROOK. Earlier fills for this clue have also been KING (4).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 14, 2026, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: August 14, 2026 → KING.
Can “Certain chess piece” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides ROOK, USA Today Quick Cross has also used KING for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the USA Today Quick answers page.
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