They include pawns and rooks crossword clue

Answer
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CHESSSETS

CHESSSETS — the 9-letter solution to “They include pawns and rooks”, entered at 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 12, 2026.

About this clue

“They include pawns and rooks” appeared as 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 12, 2026, and the answer is 9 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
9
Position
4 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “They include pawns and rooks”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, October 12, 2026, the answer to “They include pawns and rooks” is CHESSSETS — 9 letters, entered at 4 Down.

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 “They include pawns and rooks” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CHESSSETS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 9 letters and starts with C.

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.