What is the answer to "Chess ender" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Chess ender" is MATE (4 letters).

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Chess ender WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 5, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Chess ender” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

MATE

4 letters · Down · last seen October 5, 2026

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