Crossword clue

“Chess piece that moves in an L-shape”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
KNIGHT
Letters6
Starts withK
Ends withT
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Chess piece that moves in an L-shape” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 14, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with K and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chess piece that moves in an L-shape” clue?+

The answer is KNIGHT (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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