NYT Crossword · 116 Down
“Rook” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, January 16, 2011 as 116 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, January 16, 2011 · 116 Down
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- Jan 16, 2011 · 116 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 3, 2001 · 10 Across · 4 letters
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The answer has 4 letters. It starts with G and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at 116 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Rook” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is GULL. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.