Crossword clue

“Final stage of a chess match”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ENDGAME
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 23, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Final stage of a chess match” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Final stage of a chess match” clue?+

The answer is ENDGAME (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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