Crossword clue
“Octet on a chessboard”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
RANKSLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Octet on a chessboard” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2025 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Octet on a chessboard” clue?+
The answer is RANKS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 13, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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