What is the answer to "Game with captures and checks" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Game with captures and checks" is CHESS (5 letters).

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Game with captures and checks WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 21, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Game with captures and checks” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

CHESS

5 letters · Across · last seen September 21, 2026

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