Powerful chess piece crossword clue

Answer
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QUEEN

QUEEN — the 5-letter solution to “Powerful chess piece”, entered at 18 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 16, 2025.

About this clue

“Powerful chess piece” appeared as 18 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 16, 2025, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
18 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Powerful chess piece”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the answer to “Powerful chess piece” is QUEEN — 5 letters, entered at 18 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Powerful chess piece” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been QUEEN, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with Q.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.