What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "King's partner in castling" from June 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“King's partner in castling”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ROOK

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withK

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “King's partner in castling” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “King's partner in castling” clue?+

The answer is ROOK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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