What is the answer to "Ending of a chess game, often" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Ending of a chess game, often" is MATE (4 letters).

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Ending of a chess game, often USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 13, 2026 puzzle

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MATE

4 letters · Down · last seen June 13, 2026

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